It became known as the Nimrud Lens, and although other experts say the optical quality of the lens isn’t good enough to be of use, the name stuck. At first glance, this 4th-century Roman glass ...

Release Date: October 26, 2001 This content is archived. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Ancient Nineveh and Nimrud, two of the world's greatest ancient archaeological treasures, are in serious danger of being lost ...