The Cyrus Cylinder marks a “fundamental shift in Middle Eastern history:” the creation of the largest empire the world had ever seen, up until that point. Cyrus the Great’s reign began with his ...

Ishaan Tharoor comments on the Trump administration’s weird interest in promoting Cyrus the Great to score propaganda points against the Iranian government: For the Trump administration ...

In doing so, the Israeli leader likened Trump to Harry Truman, Lord Balfour — and Cyrus the Great. What gives with Cyrus? As Netanyahu explained in his remarks: I want to tell you that the ...

This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis a ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Miley Cyrus avoids Cyrus family drama, prioritizing her peace and thriving career amid tensions sparked by Billy Ray Cyrus's ...

BC, the Near East was dominated by three powerful kingdoms: the Median Empire of Astyages, the Neo-Babylonian Empire of ...