The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...

The ancient Persians were an amazing civilization, and incredible inventors. Here are their 3 most incredible ancient inventions, the Windcatchers (their form of ancient air-conditioning ...

A Hebrew translation was the basis for a popular version in medieval Europe. The holy book of ancient Persia’s quasi-monotheistic creed survives as a sprawling collection of fragments—an ...

When the ancient Greeks faced the Persians in the Battle of Artemisium, they set the tone for the Battle of Salamis.

Dyeing eggs for Easter is a tradition with roots in ancient Persia, symbolizing life and rebirth. Christianity adopted the egg as a symbol of Christ's resurrection, with red dyed eggs representing ...

There is no hard evidence of when Nowruz started, but most historians believe it originated in ancient Persia, deeply rooted in Zoroastrianism with high respect for Mother Nature. The motto of ...

This relic from ancient Persia had a profound influence on the Founding Fathers. More on the Cyrus Cylinder: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution ...

Rooted in the heart of ancient Persia over 3,000 years ago, Nowruz is not just a New Year celebration - it is a timeless expression of hope, unity, and the rebirth of nature. Falling on or around ...