This video maps the First Persian Empire — the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BC). We trace how Cyrus the Great united Persia ...

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Jelveh, a co-owner of the cozy, modern cafe in a Clyde Avenue strip mall, grew up in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Early on, ...

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For this reason, Cyrus became (and remains) a legendary figure in Jewish history, though he was not Jewish himself. He was more likely a devotee of Zoroastrianism, which was fervently embraced by his ...

Diane von Furstenberg reflects on her long career, changing culture with a dress and her marriage to Barry Diller.

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The rupee’s story began in the Delhi Sultanate, when silver coins set early weight and purity standards for trade. Sher Shah ...

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The Apeiron Legacy of Punjab traces its roots back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. Having passed through numerous epochs, it has finally evolved into its present form — The Punjab. It is fascinating ...