When Alexander the Great visited the tomb of Cyrus of Persia, he found it ransacked and ordered that the tomb be restored.

experts using cutting-edge forensic archaeology to reveal secrets behind these lost cities of ancient Persia.

The Italian Space Agency has picked European company Blue Skies Space to build a fleet of satellites around the moon to map the ancient universe. Blue Skies has partnered with another space ...

Archaeologist and art historian Dr. Lucia Cerullo shares her journey from Elamite epigraphy to Persian-period temples in the Southern ... which she sees as essential in fully understanding ancient ...

Puratawn (The Ancient) is a poignant exploration of memory, ageing, and the circular nature of time. Directed by Suman Ghosh, the film marks the luminous return of Sharmila Tagore to Bengali cinem ...

The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of antiquity. Credit: Georges Rochegrosse, / Public domain / Wikimedia Commons ...

The Achaemenid kings of Persia ruled between the sixth and fourth ... This aspect of his kingship was lauded in the ancient world and has defined his portrayal through the centuries.