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Hymn of Babylon is pieced together after 2,100 YEARS as scientists reconstruct ancient song

A hymn dedicated to the ancient city of Babylon has been discovered after 2,100 years. Sung to the god Marduk, patron deity of the great city, the poem describes Babylon's flowing rivers, jewelled ...
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MGMT and Christine and the Queens’ ‘Dancing in Babylon’ Is a Ballad of Love, War, and Sandwiches

All’s fair in love, war, and sandwiches in MGMT’s “Dancing in Babylon,” the indie duo’s new song with Chris of Christine and the Queens. The new track— set to appear on Loss of Life, out Feb. 23 via ...