The so-called Ionian Revolt was the beginning of a series of events and war reprisals between Ancient Greeks and Persians.

Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

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

Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites ...

An Iranian woman jumps over a bonfire celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran ...

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this occurs on Thursday, March 20, at 12:31:30pm Iran Standard Time (9:01:30 GMT).

Nowruz lasts for 13 days, beginning on the first day of the Persian calendar. Rooted in the ancient faith of Zoroastrianism, this festival marks the Parsi New Year and is celebrated on March 20 ...