The ten epic last stands in history recounts some of the most legendary against-all-odds stands in military history.

Researchers analyzing an extremely rare Egyptian alabastron inscribed with the name of Persian ruler Xerxes I have discovered traces of opium within the ancient vessel, suggesting that the narcotic ...

In March 2020, the National Portrait Gallery closed its doors to undergo the biggest transformation since it first opened its Trafalgar Square site in 1896. This June, after three years and a ...

A n extremely rare Egyptian alabastron that was once owned by a royal elite has been found to contain traces of opium. This ...

Gerard Butler's $65 million star-making blockbuster is blowing up on VOD charts more than 15 years after it was released.

Among the golden pages of the history of Ancient Greece there are pages blemished with the acts of traitors, men who betrayed ...

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 ...

The peace plan in Gaza has begun, with Hamas releasing all 20 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross on Monday, marking the first release under a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. US President Donald ...

Carved tombs of Persian kings etched into towering cliffs at Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran. Historical silence with soft ambient music - no narration. Estonia warns: “Putin is fighting for his life” 400-pound ...

Humans are silly beings. Even our history books can testify to this fact. In its pages lie stories of wars sparked by a stolen bucket, farmers taking snails to court, and even emperors fleeing from an ...

Descriptions of Ancient Persian male homoeroticism come mainly from Classical sources, which, however, seem to present divergent testimonies regarding this practice. Some authors apparently provide ...