Islamic State destroying ancient Nimrud, biblical Calah

Winged Lamassu (Assyrian Deity) in Nimrud COGwriter The Islamic State is continuing its campaign to takeover territory. March 6, 2015 ISTANBUL— Islamic State militants are demolishing the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq, a Tigris River archeological site whose destruction is part of a continuing campaign that “constitutes a war crime,” the head [...]