In the late 10th century, a nomadic chief named Seljuk broke away from his Khazar overlords in the north of the Caspian Sea.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...