The Mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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The Wonders of the Middle East
Historians believe that the compilation of these wonders goes back to Alexander the Great, a notably humble guy who conquered a vast swath of the Western world. And just like travelers today, posting on Instagram or sending letters, they wanted to share their experiences with their friends back home. This was an immensely entertaining thing, and educational, even though it was often riddled with errors.
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