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 ...

Manual irrigation systems are inexpensive and offer control but can be cumbersome and prone to leaks. Automated systems offer convenience and control but are ...

Despite being one of the Seven Wonders, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon have never been found. Raven unpacks the myths, mistranslations, and Mesopotamian marvels that may have inspired the story, and ...

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Series! Today we're tackling the hunt for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Were they actually in Nineveh instead? Trump and Epstein ...

Through the centuries, historical sites are bound to disappear. Whether due to climate change, political turmoil, or even grave robbers, there are many reasons why discoveries at notable locations are ...

It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for which the location has for centuries remained elusive. Now, though, an academic from Oxford University believes she has solved one of ...

(The Granger Collection, New York) Most of the romantics on this list made their gestures in the face of sickness and death. But King Edward VIII just wanted a happy life with his beloved, the ...