While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

When the ancient Greeks faced the Persians in the Battle of Artemisium, they set the tone for the Battle of Salamis.

Following extensive technical studies, the Persepolis World Heritage Site announced that a protection and restoration project for the historic inscription of Darius the Great will begin this week.

The Persian empire pioneered women's rights. Other contemporary cultures made jokes about it and considered Persians unmanly.

TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost ...

Following extensive technical studies, the Persepolis World Heritage Site announced that a protection and restoration project for the historic inscription of Darius ... Old Persian, one in Elamite, ...

The incredible story of Alexander the Great and his conquest of the known world is brought to life with animated maps, images ...

The Achaemenid kings of Persia ruled ... my anointed king. I take hold of his right hand. I give him the power to bring nations under his control.” Xenophon claims that the great king exhorted ...

Wedged between the Middle East, south Asia and central Asia, Afghanistan occupies a pivotal place in world geography and world history. Its location has helped draw a diversity of cultures, religions ...