there is at least one major difference between then and now—concurrent knowledge of events unfolding. The ancient Hittites probably had no idea what was happening to them. They didn’t know how to stop a drought. Maybe they prayed to the gods; perhaps they made some sacrifices. But in the end, they were essentially powerless to do anything about it. In contrast, we are now much more technologically advanced. We also have the advantage of hindsight.
