Visualizing the greatest metropolis in the ancient world requires the full powers of imagination. This is partly due to simple geology. The sun-hardened mud bricks favored by Babylon’s builders have ...

The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that seems older than time ...

The Babylonians and Assyrians planted gardens in cities, palace courtyards, and temples, in which trees with fragrance and edible fruits were prominent for re-creating their concept of Paradise. The ...

Hanging gardens are not only biblical (the hanging gardens of Babylon). They are right here with us, thanks to gross environmental negligence. The Kenyan version of ‘hanging gardens’ are the direct ...

Explore the evolution of Dubai from its humble desert origins to a global leader in innovation and luxury. This video ...

Archaeologists search for Assyrian artifacts that survived the Isis occupation of Mosul. A moving story of a people reclaiming their cultural heritage after an occupying force tried to erase it.

Fresco, House of Livia, Prima Porta, 1st century B.C. People have created gardens across the world and throughout time, and these spaces have been an essential part of the human experience. Gardens ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...