Following extensive technical studies, the Persepolis World Heritage Site announced that a protection and restoration project ...

The translation of ancient Assyrian writing into modern languages was a challenge that had long vexed historians. Three ...

The Persian Empire covers a series of dynasties centered around modern-day Iran, stretching from the 6th century BC to the 20th century. The first Persian Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. Founded by Darius the Great in 518 BCE ...

In 1911, the explorer Gertrude Bell visited the German excavations at Ashur, the founding capital of the Assyrian empire. Emerging from communities on the banks of the Tigris, in present-day Iraq ...

The discovery sheds some light on a "lost" dynasty of pharaohs who ruled during a little-understood time in ancient Egypt's ...

The upcoming Chinese film The Dumpling Queen has once again drawn attention to the inspiring story of Zang Jianhe, who rose from humble beginnings as a street dumpling vendor after being abandoned ...

A woman in China has staged 20 fake marriages over seven years, taking on the bride role to help clients cope with societal pressures. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Taobao A doctor in China ...

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Ancient Greece has traditionally been periodized into five eras: the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Archaic Age, Classical Age, and ...

The 15-song recording dates to the Liverpool band’s failed audition for Decca Records in early 1962—months before it released its first hit Members of Just Stop Oil made headlines for their ...