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

Explore the oldest roads in the world, from Egypt’s 4,000-year-old Road to Giza to Japan’s Nakasendo Highway. Learn where ...

The claim came from ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who was not always a reliable source and who never actually traveled to Persia.

The archer was a key signature of the Persian daric, issued by the Persian Empire and potentially minted during the ... the coins would have simply remained secretly buried. The history of the daric ...

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

In just over a decade, Alexander the Great carved out one of history’s largest empires, stretching from Greece to Egypt and deep into Asia. He defeated the Persian Empire, founded cities like ...

In his new book, Harounoff chronicles the descent of the once great nation of Persia and the current struggles and protests ...

Warrior Poet captures the grandeur & flaws of the man who shaped Pashto literature & Afghan self-understanding ...

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

Pune: Prominent historian and scholar Gajanan Bhaskar Mehendale passed away in Pune on Wednesday. He was 78.Mehendale was ...

Around 8% of all men alive in Asia in 2003 could claim to be a descendant of Genghis Khan, with 24% of men in Mongolia.

Ancient Greek treasures, dated from the Kingdom of Pontus, are displayed in a new museum in the city of Samsun, Turkey.