My quest for the ark of the covenant was abruptly disrupted at 35,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. Three hours into our ...

Study of ancient cuneiform cylinders reveals how Nebuchadnezzar II restored Kish’s ziggurat and linked his rule to Babylon’s ...

Explore Baron Von Opperbean on Mud Island, an immersive, family-friendly Memphis adventure mixing art, play, and storytelling. Opening March 7, 2026.

Nebuchadnezzar II claimed divine inspiration for his restoration work, stating that the gods Zababa and Ishtar motivated him to undertake the project. After completing the renovations, he proclaimed: ...

The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn houses hundreds of detainees awaiting trial. They include high-profile people ...

A Las Vegas home that’s often referred to as one of the “craziest” houses in Sin City is now asking $2.3 million after a New ...

A rising Hittite kingdom fought for trade routes, marched through Syria, and then struck Babylon itself, toppling the last heirs of Hammurabi’s world. This chapter follows the shock of conquest, the ...

Climb onto this building's top level and take the stairs to visit the NPC on the floor below (Image via NetEase Games/YouTube: @Em Quang) The Palace of Supreme Oneness is located in Kaifeng City, in ...

Lisa Cardona has a grandiose idea. She’s opening the Palace of Pickleball, an indoor pickleball complex in Virginia Beach with year-round play for all ages and skill levels. Cardona said she wanted to ...

Bits of conversions and names swirl in my head as I dizzily walk half asleep from one plane to the other. Abu Haider “Shall I ...

From the Statue of Zeus at Olympia to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, AI recreated the seven wonders of the ancient world.

This is Part 2 of a six-part series looking back at the arenas and stadiums that housed some of Detroit’s greatest teams over the past century. Come back to freep.com every day this week for more ...