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

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 ...

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 ...

Metal detector beeps lead archaeologists to nearly 100 coins and jewelry hidden during the 7th-century Sassanid invasion at ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

In a new book, 17 specialists analyze the secret military and political activities of the Eastern civilizations of Greece and ...