The Achaemenid Empire rose from a small Persian kingdom to the largest empire the ancient world had ever seen. Through ...
Before Persia became an empire, it was the land of the Elamites. This episode traces Iran’s early civilizations through the ...
An innovative study, based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, has re-evaluated what made a road “royal” in ...
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Afghanistan is the most sought-after landmass, perhaps due to its geographical location. From Alexander (I do not write Great ...
Among the golden pages of the history of Ancient Greece there are pages blemished with the acts of traitors, men who betrayed ...
For this reason, Cyrus became (and remains) a legendary figure in Jewish history, though he was not Jewish himself. He was more likely a devotee of Zoroastrianism, which was fervently embraced by his ...
Archaeologists have uncovered Aramaic inscriptions at the ancient city of Zernaki Tepe, Turkey, written in the language once ...
The beginning of the campaign – Heraclius’ first victories – The failed siege of Constantinople by Persians, Avars, and Slavs ...
Roblox is home to plenty of different kinds of games, but one that is catching on right now is the ol’ racing genre. One in particular is Empire Games’ immersive driving sim, Driving Empire. If you’re ...
Power struggles? Drought? Overpopulation? Whatever happened to the Maya remains a mystery—with clues hidden in the jungle. Temple in TikalAbove the thick tree roots of the Petén jungle rises Temple V ...
Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that, over the ...
A team of researchers from Yale University has scientifically identified the contents of a valuable Egyptian alabaster vessel ...