TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Persians: The Age of the Great Kings” written by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones has been ...

“The Apadana Palace in Susa is one of the most majestic royal structures of ancient Iran. Identifying the true origin of its building materials opens a new chapter in our understanding of Achaemenid ...

In the year 330 BC, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) conquered the Achaemenid Persian Empire following his victory ... after looting its treasures, burned the great palace and surrounding city to the ...

Tucked away in the heart of rural Tamil Nadu, centuries-old palaces and mansions stand as fading testaments to a bygone era. From the opulent palaces of Nayaks and Nawabs to the grand zamin ...

Europe’s palaces are special as they play an important role in the cultural, historical and political background of their countries. These architectural wonders are filled with charm, history and ...

The Tachara Palace in Persepolis, Iran, is renowned for its scenic ruins, which are illuminated by sunset. The site was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Southern Levantine Funerary Palaces - a) Palace I at Tell el-ʿAjjul, b) Nordburg at Megiddo, and c) MBA Palace at Jericho. Redrawn in Winter 2024. Credit: Levant (2024).

The history of ice cream in Persia goes back to 500 BCE, during the Achaemenid Empire. It was the first great ... eventually brought ice cream to the royal palace. However, it remained a luxury ...

Shabazz Palaces, the Seattle hip hop group led by Digable Planets’ Ishmael Butler, have shared a new single this weekend called “Time Knows Me.” It’s not yet available on Spotify or Apple ...

England has its fair share of beautiful palaces, but there are a plethora of other extravagant current and former royal residences across the world. As well as Buckingham Palace, which King ...

India’s grand history is reflected in its majestic palaces, many of which have been transformed into luxurious heritage hotels. If you’ve ever dreamed of living like royalty, here are 9 ...