When Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii under a torrent of ash in A.D. 79, it also preserved one of the ancient world’s most ...

Embark on a journey through Iran, a country brimming with ancient history, mysticism, and timeless traditions. This ...

In one memorable story, having defeated Darius (who fled) at the Battle of Issus, Alexander captured the Persian royals, including Darius’ wife and mother.

The connection between ancient Persia and the Jewish people, embodied in the Cyrus Cylinder, serves as a timeless reminder that even in the midst of conflict and exile, there can be moments of ...

Despite the stereotypes, eunuchs clearly often played important roles in the ostensibly masculine world of strategic planning and combat.

The ancient Persians were an amazing civilization, and incredible inventors. Here are their 3 most incredible ancient inventions, the Windcatchers (their form of ancient air-conditioning ...

Cross-cultural: In 1010 CE, Persian poet Firdawsi wrote Shahnamah, the “Book of Kings,” which portrayed Alexander as Sikander, a Persian, and half-brother to Dara, or Darius.

In one memorable story, having defeated Darius (who fled) at the Battle of Issus, Alexander captured the Persian royals, including Darius’ wife and mother.