Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

Cyrus the Great of Persia stands out even today, more than 2,500 years after his death. Not just for conquering vast lands, but for the way he did it. He wasn’t like other kings who would rely only on ...

Every October, Iran's government blocks roads to a 2,500-year-old tomb with concrete barriers and armed guards. The king ...

Born about 600 BCE in what is now southwestern Iran, Cyrus “the Great” is considered the founder of the Persian Achaemenid empire. He is remembered as “the Great” to distinguish him from his ...