Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

In the early 20th century, architects and artists like Hugh Ferriss drew on the myths and monuments of ancient Babylon to ...

A Mesopotamian myth from nearly 4,000 years ago tells of a man who builds a boat to save the world from a divine flood, long ...

Cyrus, known as king of kings or Shahenshah, is remembered particularly by Jewish and Christian scholars for his support for Jews.

The Assyrian Empire shaped the ancient world for centuries. At its height, it stretched from the Persian Gulf to Egypt, ...

The ancient tomb, found in Abydos, Egypt, is thought to belong to a pharaoh who ruled 3,600 years ago, during a time of ...

Despite his somewhat forgettable Pharaoh-ship, Pepi II did at least record one major achievement by becoming the ...

More than a story about mourning, it’s also a celebration of family and resilience. When this book was published in 2019, the ...