One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.

One of the most legendary battles of the ancient world, the Battle of Marathon marked a turning point in the Greco-Persian ...

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Iran, the modern inheritor of ancient Persia, bears the burden of the past - a culture that predates the US Declaration of Independence by nearly five millennia.

The conflicts that followed brought the Persian and Greek worlds closer together and set the stage for a drastic reshaping of the ancient world. Show more In the 5th century BC, the ancient world ...

Well, yes, it may be that it will work this time. Perhaps the Angels of Peace and Love will float down onto the arid plains and jagged mountains of ancient Persia, borne on the wings of a B2 bomber.

From ancient Persia to medieval Europe, using gold and silver utensils reinforced social hierarchies, royal lineage, and even provided a defense against palace intrigue.

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This ancient Persian art form transforms metal—usually copper, silver, or brass—into breathtaking scenes of mythology, poetry, and everyday life. Using hammers, the artist brings each surface to life ...