It was with a sigh of relief that Islamic Republic President Massoud Pezeshkian welcomed the new academic year and the start of autumn the other day- relief that what is dubbed “the thirstiest summer” ...

This covers the beginnings of civilisation with the Elamites, until the fall of the Achaemenid empire at the hands of Alexander the Great.

Discover the world's oldest written languages still in use. Learn about the rich history and enduring legacy of Sanskrit, ...

Before Pakistan existed as a nation, the lands were known by historical names: Arachosia, Gandhāra, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.

Yet Iran’s theocratic rulers have begun not only tolerating but organising such events, part of a charm offensive to promote cultural heritage and try to win over a population disillusioned by ...

Definitive Edition adds Alexander the Great Chronicles DLC with new civilizations, campaign, and pre-order bonus.

While much of Sogdian culture may be lost to time, some of their structures still stand, including the ruins of an ornate ...

Herodotus tended to put his political philosophies into the mouths of historical figures such as Miltiades. He condensed his ...

“If it can be established accurately by other means, to allow us to fine-tune the chronology of the Achaemenid gold coinage,” said Andrew Meadows, former curator of coins at the British Museum and the ...

This is the depiction on an artifact called the Zvenigorodsky Seal of King Artaxerxes I defeating an enemy. Artaxerxes ruled the Achaemenid Empire from 465 to 424 B.C. (Courtesy Photo) Known as “The ...