He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Alexander the Great established himself as Emperor of Asia and urged his generals to marry Persian women in the Susa weddings.

The history of Persian rugs spans over 2,500 years to the Achaemenid Empire, with the Pazyryk carpet (5th century BCE) showcasing their rich heritage.

A headless and armless small marble Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic period turned up in the trash in Thessaloniki.

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The Yarshater Lectures in Persian Art at SOAS are a series of academic lectures dedicated to Iranian art and culture and are intended for publication. The lectures and publications carry the name of ...

In the early 1990s, a burgeoning San Francisco fashion label agreed to a novel advertising campaign that sparked a citywide crime wave. The ad agency’s pitch involved placing posters for the brand’s ...

A prophecy about Alexander the Great is found in the Jewish Book of Daniel, which was written 200 years before his birth.

The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters.

HYDERABAD: Picture this: a grand Mughal feast, bathed in the warm glow of a glittering chandelier, spread across a table ...

Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...

TEHRAN - Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Kalat county in Khorasan Razavi province, northeast Iran, Qasr-e Khorshid, ...