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

In this insightful conversation with renowned author Ashwin Sanghi, we explore the rich legacy of India’s ancient Vedic ...

Dates: 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Writing: Hieroglyphics, a writing system that uses pictures; hieratic, a quicker type of "cursive"; and demotic, a written short-form script Ancient Egypt's gods ...

The famous Parisian museum announced the Mona Lisa is moving into her own gallery. The change will actually help visitors ...

Princess Caroline of Hannover (often referred to as Princess Caroline of Monaco) was born in January 1957 - the eldest child of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and Hollywood actress-turned-princess ...

This confrontation between the Greeks and Persians marked a significant turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars. However, it also showed the brilliant spirit of resilience and strategic thinking of ...

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action–adventure ... The trail leads you to Mount Qaf, the ancient city of Gods, now cursed and filled with time-corrupted enemies and inhospitable ...

Archaeologists have identified what caused unusual red dye marks on the remains of a young woman who lived 2,200 years ago in China, shedding more light on the region’s ancient culture.

a historic site along the ancient Silk Road. Excavated in 2007 and 2008, the site contained 31 tombs, filled with artifacts such as silk, pottery, gold and beads. The so-called Red Princess was ...