Where Was Babylon, and How Did It Fall?

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Where Was Babylon, and How Did It Fall?

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Sep 4, 2023

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Over 2000 years ago, Babylon was the largest, wealthiest city in the world -- but it didn't last. Learn about its past, present, and myths in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/babylon.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sep 4, 2023

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