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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the ancient wonders of the world with gardens of exotic plants and creative landscaping - but did the gardens really exist?

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, also called Olympian Zeus, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The first season of Babylon 5 is available as a DVD box set, its 22 episodes laying the groundwork for a classic science-fiction television series.

"Babylon: Myth and Reality" shows how the legacy of ancient Babylon has survived into the 21st Century. It looks at the history, culture and religious life of the time.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the Seven Wonders of the World along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

The second season of Babylon 5, an ambitious science-fiction drama, draws in the viewer with its tales of intrigue, mystery and betrayal.

A mysterious city called Babylon described in the biblical book of Revelation will rise to a place of importance during the end times.

As war and rebellion become inevitable, it's decision time on Babylon 5. The heavy duty third season of the science fiction saga comes to DVD.

This exhibition looks at the myths and realities of Babylon through art and archaeology. It also examines threats to the archaeology of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq.

Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid dynasty, which would later become known as the Persian Empire, one of the greatest empires of the ancient world.

It's been a few years since Vin Diesel made a splash on the big screen. As he struts his way back into the box-office, will there be an audience waiting to say back.

Washington, DC-bred reggae rock band, SOJA, third release Born in Babylon is a positive collection of emotive lyrics and multi-faceted songs.

Although not the first ancient law code, Hammurabi's Code brought together local legal traditions that defined the social and economic norms of Near East society.

If you have even a passing interest in fashion then make the fashion exposé, Fashion Babylon, one of your must-have summer reads.

The hanging gardens of Babylon is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but there are actually questions as to whether or not it even existed.

Did the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, really exist?

Nabucco, an Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi: Nabucco plot summary, Nabucco character list, and other Verdi opera information.

Hammurapi (1792-1750 BC), king of Babylon, governed his empire effectively and fairly for over forty years.

Early laws focused on monetary compensation for offenses, but later Sumerian civilization will see harsher, and more brutal penalties.

The fickle world of fashion is all about following trends. From haute couture to chain-store commercially produced labels, original designs are not always what they seem.

During a time of great instability in a region without unity, the Babylonians managed to bring city-states together, and form one of the world's first superpowers.

Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylon, codified existing laws into a single code of laws. The codification is considered to be milestone in the history of law.

An overview of the history and content of the six post-exilic books of the Old Testament - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.

An outlaw mercenary in the near future is challenged to alter his survival code in order to help a woman who may be mankind's last hope in a world ravaged by war.

King Nebuchadnezzar II conquered Jerusalem and forced the inhabitants into exile. Here, they were able to fill the gaps in their own tribal stories of the creation story.

A great way to teach children about the environment, visiting a famous roof garden is a treat for the whole family. Gain inspiration and insight from roof gardens.

Supreme goddess of the Babylonian pantheon, Ishtar played a major role in ancient Babylon.

Creating the largest empire then known in history, Cyrus defeated the Assyrians, the Lydians, and the Babylonians, inaugurating 200 years of Persian rule.

Dr. Gerald Bull spent his life researching, reinventing and creating new methods of missile launching. His munitions science eventually lead to his murder.

Along with the rise of Bob Marley, The Harder They Come was instrumental in bringing the sound of the Jamaican ghetto to a wider public in Britain and the USA.

The eight visions Zechariah saw occurred in 520 B.C and relate to events regarding the nation of Israel.

The British Museum's exhibition, "Babylon: Myth and Reality", invites us to consider how artists, fascinated by the story for 2500 years, have combined fact and fantasy.

A mid-winter affair, the 11th Annual Boston ConNECtion concert featured works by New England Conservatory faculty and one BMOP/NEC composition competitor.

In this vision the lampstand relates to the seven-branched candlestick used in the temple known as the Menorah and the olive trees are the two witnesses in Revelation 11.

From ancient Sumeria through the Roman Empire, walls served mainly to protect cities but, early on, to mark national boundary lines.

Want to know about the Bible but can't read it all? This condensed version highlights only the key events and characters in each book of the Bible.

In the middle of the 14th century B.C.E., the King of Assyria, Ashur-uballit, (ca.1363-1328 B.C.E.), advanced his kingdom to become a Great power in the Near East.

Many theories exist regarding the Star of Bethlehem; and, despite the disbelief of the non-religious, astronomers have calculated how such an event might have occurred.

The British Museum is celebrating 250 years of continuous growth. Visitors can explore mankind's history and cultures through 7,000,000 objects from around the world.

Containing five different liquors, the long island ice tea offers a tasty, potent option to many two-part drinks. Read on to learn the history and how-to of this drink.

Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day

San Francisco's 2008 holiday season promises more excitement and dazzle than ever. The mix of annual events plus new offerings insures enjoyment for everyone.

First named the Athletics of Babylon, these black baseball players held their own against all competition, including several teams from the then major leagues.

They say a picture's worth a thousand words. Apparently, John thought so as well given his abundant use of images and symbolism in his Revelation.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a group of classical buildings, outlined by a list written by Philo in 225 BC. Only one of the seven remains standing today

A look at the fabulous exchange of wealth between Egypt and Babylonia that occurred during a diplomatic marriage in the Late Bronze Age.

Finding a great gift for someone interested in finance can be difficult. These great books offer three very different angles on teaching wealth creation.

During the reign of Amenhotep III, (ca 1390-1352 B.C.E.), at the height of Egypt's imperial power, negotiations were underway for a royal bride to be sent from Babylon.

The image of the king as a shepherd tending to the needs of his people dates back to the dawn of civilization, and this metaphor reveals a complex political worldview.