The Persians, the ancient inhabitants of what is now Iran, created one of the ancient world's largest and most powerful empires that flourished from 550 B.C. to 330 B.C. At its height, the Persian ...

What do archaeology and written records reveal about the origin of the Phrygians, one of the most prominent nations in Iron Age Anatolia?

Other ancient Persian leaders helped Jews in extraordinary ... there was a Cyrus or a Darius. The Persians saved the Jews a second time by giving shelter to the amoraim (Talmudic commentators ...

Tunnel warfare has been used since the 9th century BC. Tunnels provide advantages in warfare by providing cover and secrecy. Most recently, Hamas militants have been using tunnels in the conflict ...

Dive into the past to secure our future! Discover how ancient Persians beat the heat without electricity. Witness the revival of wind catchers in modern architecture! China reacts to Trump's ...

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 ...

an ancient Greek courier, ran 26 miles from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory in a decisive battle over the Persians—then died on the spot. As legend would have it ...