1. The cradle of civilization, a cultural stockpot.

2. Earth is a prosperous planet, the cradle of civilization.

3. 20 All told, the cradle of civilization has been tearing asunder for some 30 million years.

4. All told, the cradle of civilization has been tearing asunder for some 30 million years.

5. More recently, however, the accumulated evidence has pointed to Mesopotamia as the so-called cradle of civilization.

6. The members of Bauhaus, arguably goth’s cradle of civilization, have generally gone along with it through the years, rewarding the unshakeable loyalty of their dark-hearted minions with dada-esque reunion performances and a steady flow of Caliginously packaged re-issues.