In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called “the Persian Destruction of Athens.” The destruction of the great city took ...

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

A sprawling historical tactics game with an emphasis on morale, leadership and fine distinctions between factions, from a ...

From ancient conquerors to modern revolutionaries, Iran has produced figures who've shaped history. Join us as we explore the ...

Prologue An Orphic hymn says that Kypris, Aphrodite of Cyprus, was the “scheming mother of necessity.” She controlled and ...

He was the founder of the first Persian Empire, the largest empire at that point in history, spanning more than two million square miles. His story was told by the Greek historians Herodotus and ...

This glaring disparity demonstrates how defence priorities continue to supersede critical public services. Milbus: An Economic Empire Built by Generals Entities such as the Fauji Foundation, Army ...

This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient Jews were spared from massacre during the Persian Empire. In 2025 (or ה'5785 on the Hebrew calendar) Purim begins at sundown on Thursday ...

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A 20-year-old king, an unstoppable army, and an empire waiting to be conquered. This is how Alexander the Great launched his legendary invasion of Persia ... Meal Distorted maps have misled ...