Ancient Greek history is full of the names of great minds: philosophers, scientists, statesmen, generals, historians and artists.

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

The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of antiquity.

In 480 BC, 300 men fought against the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. With no help from their ...

An exhibition dedicated to Purim, one of the most joyful holidays of the Jewish calendar and especially to its Queen Esther. At the Meis in Ferrara until June 15, 2025 ...

TEHRAN - Restoration efforts have officially resumed at several key heritage sites within Persepolis, a famed UNESCO World ...

In the cast are Denise Garcia as Esther, Jeremy Yeo as King Xerxes, Jacob Michel as Haman, Nick Diliberto as Mordecai, Luke ...

The Museum Detective: inspired by a real-life antiquities scandal, this gripping series debut introduces archaeologist Dr.

If it pleases the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed ... According to Dahan, Queen Esther—or Hadassah—the wife of Xerxes I, embodies the “redeeming spark” that allowed the ...

Fans were shocked by Gayle King’s uncensored moment. During Thursday’s episode of “CBS Mornings,” Matteo Lane, an openly gay comedian, appeared on the show, which promoted the host ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the remains of a "major" 3,400-year-old town dating to the New Kingdom that was ...