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

The largest ancient cities offer more than just remnants of stone, but they tell the story of humanity's ambition. Discover them here.

THE Arts Society Henley has a new committee member, Simon Salisbury. He will be looking after our holiday programme from now on. He used to run the Buckinghamshire Music Centre and has great ...

When you were growing up did you travel much? Harry Mitsidis: I was born in London, grew up in Athens, and, yes, we did ...

While Alexander the Great is considered to be one of the greatest military ... He then sent Darius’ body back to Persepolis for a proper royal burial. One of Alexander’s closest and oldest friends was ...

Following extensive technical studies, the Persepolis World Heritage Site announced that a protection and restoration project for the historic inscription of Darius the Great will begin this week.

And, despite his brutality, like his ransacking of the beautiful capital city of Persepolis ... To discuss the relevance of Alexander the Great today, Rana Mitter is joined by James Romm ...

Thousands of clay tablets found in Persepolis, in modern-day Iran, are finally being translated — and they show his importance, he says. Cartledge — author of “Alexander the Great ...

But Cartledge also says Alexander was a great propagandist ... Thousands of clay tablets found in Persepolis, in modern-day Iran, are finally being translated — and they show his importance ...

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals ... and the places they conquered and destroyed, such as Persepolis, ancient Persia's capital in what is now Iran. Much has been written ...