1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.

In an ancient Greek city, a collection of gold coins believed to be more than 2,000 years old were uncovered. During excavations at the archaeological site of Notion, the coins were found in a ...

Iranians dance while celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

This ancient festival is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new year Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years as the victory of spring over darkness.

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 ...

Archaeologists Use Spy Satellite Images to Spot Location of Famous Ancient Battle The Arab Muslim victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah paved the way for the Islamic conquest of Mesopotamia and ...

The excavation of an ancient Greek city in Turkey uncovered a stash of gold coins from about 2,500 years ago. The find offers a glimpse into a conflict-ridden time.

Lafayette College in Easton will stage the recreation of a tale from ancient Persia about a beautiful princess who falls in love with an Iranian knight and uses her strengths and talents to rescue ...

The team of archaeologists found the stash of Persian coins, alongside other artifacts, in a small pot buried under a large house in the center of the ancient Greek city of Notion.

Ancient Iranian "Saltmen" Mummified In Mine 2,500 Years Ago Depicted In New Images The ancient miners lost their lives digging salt from a site that was used for centuries by various peoples ...

Happy Nowruz 2025: Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal and rebirth. This year, Nowruz, is being celebrated on March 20.