Sung to the god Marduk, patron deity of the great city, the hymn describes Babylon's flowing rivers, jewelled gates, and 'bathed priests' in stunning detail.

In the holy writings of the ancient Jews, King Cyrus of Persia has the distinction of being the first and only foreign Messiah.

In the first known interaction between the two nations, the ancient Persians freed the Jews from captivity in Babylon.

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Miley Cyrus premiered her "Something Beautiful" visual album at Tribeca Film Festival in New York. We take you inside.

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Miley Cyrus says she now sees her mom and dad as individuals outside their parent-child relationship. "I'm being an adult about it," the "Flowers" singer said about her parents' new relationships.

Daniel’s Answer to the King, Briton Riviere, 1890. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Public domain. The Biblical Book of Daniel was supposedly written by the prophet Daniel in Babylon during an era in which ...

Miley Cyrus' mother, Tish Cyrus, seemingly unfollowed the "Flowers" singer on Instagram after her ex-husband, Billy Ray Cyrus, hinted at a father-daughter reunion via social media.

In 551 BC, he succeeded his father’s throne for the Median Empire. During the 540s, Cyrus conquered the Lydian Empire in Asia Minor (where the city of Troy was). In 540 BC, Cyrus captured the cities ...