Rooted in the Middle East and Central Asia, Nowruz is celebrated in countries that were once part of Iranian empires: including Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and the Caucasus region ...

A new study reveals how the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism influenced early Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire.

Nowruz, the ancient Persian festival celebrating the vernal equinox, arrives on March 20, 2026, amidst geopolitical turmoil. Despite historical attempts to suppress it, from Arab conquests to the ...

Explore the 2,500-year history of Persian military prowess. From the Parthian defeat of Rome to Nadir Shah’s conquest of the Mughal Empire and the Koh-i-Noor, discover the warrior legacy behind modern ...

The Battle of Mycale was a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history, marking the end of the second Persian invasion of Greece.

On October 31, Microsoft will release a new DLC pack, The Mountain Royals, for the RTS game Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. It will include two new civilizations, the Georgians and Armenians, ...

Though Iran has attempted to move towards democracy in fits and starts since the Constitutional Revolution of 1905, any genuine advance forward has been met with unending opposition, mainly ...

The Persian Empire is a pro civilization, starting at level 20 and premium only. The Persian units come fuly unlocked once the civilization is bought, along with gear equiped to all units and ...