In modern Iraq, the ruins of ancient Babylon have witnessed epochs of historic turmoil. They now face an uncertain future, but still have the power to amaze.

This 8th-century miniature, by the Spanish monk Beatus of Liébana, depicts the Bible story of Babylonian King Nebuchadrezzar eating grass as divine punishment. Photograph by Granger Collection/Age ...

The railroad stations that line the Town of Babylon have left their mark in those communities, and now that impact will be acknowledged with historical markers. Eight current and former railroad ...

Archaeologists have found a hymn dating from nearly 3,000 years ago that describes the city of Babylon in glowing terms, praises its people, location, and river. It seems the words struck such a chord ...

What do public orgies, mountains of cocaine, and a party-crashing elephant have in common? They all make an appearance in the first 20 minutes of Damien Chazelle’s new movie Babylon. In the three-hour ...

Originally built in 1917, the old Babylon (N.Y.) Town Hall recently underwent extensive renovations and expansions. The project, led by Stalco Construction as general contractor, converted the ...