The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...

Greek sources portrayed the Achaemenid kings, as indulgent and ruthless—all but Cyrus II. Why was this enemy ruler the only ...

The Persian Empire covers a series of dynasties that were centered around modern-day Iran which stretched from the 6th century BC and into the 20th century. The first Persian Empire was founded by ...

Ephialtes of Trachis, whose name means "nightmare" in Greek is regarded as one of the most notorious traitors in the history ...

and so the Persian Empire is the first great 'road' empire of history. In front of me now [in the British Museum] is a chariot made of solid gold and pulled by four golden horses. It's easy to ...

the Persian Empire succeeded the Babylonian Empire in becoming the dominant power of the Near East. Drawing on the rich history of 'multi-national' empires that had dominated the region since the ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Persian Empire Builder Dominate the ancient world economically and conquer it leading the greatest empire known in history of mankind. As a ruler of ...

changing Indian history forever. Nadir Shah, the Persian emperor, invaded India with a small army and left with immense wealth, dealing a crushing blow to the once-mighty Mughal Empire.

and so the Persian Empire is the first great 'road' empire of history. In front of me now [in the British Museum] is a chariot made of solid gold and pulled by four golden horses. It's easy to ...