Whilst everyone is recovering from Christmas, and bracing for the coming of the New Year, I have not merely leftovers but a ...

The Ancients host Tristan Hughes and ancient historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones debate some wild theories about Ancient Persia.

The Persians decided on important matters by debating major issues twice, once while sober and again while drunk.

Whether motivated by politics or drunken revelry, the destruction of Persepolis haunted its conqueror until the end of his ...

The Macedonian army of King Philip II and Alexander the Great was renowned for its success in conquering the Persian Empire.

The Apadana, which was used as a gathering hall for receptions, was the largest building in Persepolis. A relief on the stairway includes depictions of delegates to the Achaemenid royal court (left), ...

The Prince of Persia series is high-key one of gaming’s most influential franchises. Jordan Mechner’s seminal 1989 Apple 2 title provides some of gaming’s earliest examples of modern platforming ...

Nastaleeq, developed in 14th century Iran from the fusion of Naskh and Taleeq, emerged primarily as a Persian calligraphic hand — celebrated for its graceful, hanging rhythm and flowing curves.

In Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Depths is a treacherous region filled with poison, death traps, grotesque enemies, and tons of Collectibles to find. There are 29 Collectibles hidden ...