Step into the opulent world of ancient Persia, where luxury, craftsmanship, and history converge in the form of breathtaking ...

Art History Who Reigned Supreme, Persia or Greece? Judge for Yourself From These 5 Ancient Symbols of Luxury and Power, Now on View at the British Museum “Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece ...

The Lion and Sun symbol dates back to 12th century Persia, where it gained popularity as an ancient astrological sign of the sun in the house of Leo —which likely represented power and royalty.