Urmahlullu, the Babylonian creature that's half man and half lion. Bred for battle and to protect your rear! Prince Frederik dies from rare genetic condition at age 22. See his dad's emotional ...

The spread of the cult of Marduk across Mesopotamia was proof of Babylon’s prestige. No ancient city was so desired and feared, so admired and denigrated. But in the Hebrew tradition ...

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