The Persian Empire, founded in the 6th century BCE by Cyrus the Great, became one of history’s most powerful and influential empires. At its height, it spanned three continents,covering parts of ...

Archaeologists uncovered an ancient Byzantine mosaic in Dara, revealing the Greek-influenced city's military and religious ...

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Each Persian carpet is more than a textile; it’s a vivid reflection of Iran’s rich heritage, artistry, and cultural evolution spanning over two and a half millennia.

God used Cyrus, the first King of the Persian Empire, to return the Jewish people to the Land of their fathers after 70 years of exile, rebuilding the Temple, and restoring their ancient prosperity.

It found that during the Achaemenid Persian empire, between 559 and 330 BCE, the name Pars Sea was widely used in written texts, denoting Persian influence over the area.

Each year, on the 10th of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar, Iran observes Persian Gulf National Day — a moment to reflect on the historical, cultural, and geopolitical importance of this strategic ...

While there have been countless empires throughout history, a few stand out as great due to their size, strength, and the extent of time they maintained control. These are the most powerful empires in ...

Greek and Roman authors weren’t interested in the Persian Empire, he says — meaning that even from antiquity, it was effectively erased from history.

Several empires rose and fell throughout history, leaving lasting legacies. The Persian Empire, spanning from Europe to India, flourished for centurie ...

Greatest empires in history that ruled over half the world; Largest ever is… . From the gigantic Persian empire, to the expansive British Empire, which dominated most of the world during the ...

“Cooking, to me, is an art form”: Leila Heller on the rich history of Persian food "Cooking [is] much like a painter’s canvas, where the universality of art and cooking beautifully intertwine" ...