King Darius, despite his contested accession to the throne, successfully defeated rebellions and expanded the Persian Empire's borders. Additionally, his infrastructure and architectural ...
Alexander the Great established himself as Emperor of Asia and urged his generals to marry Persian women in the Susa weddings.
His conquest started in Persia, where he battled King Darius III's forces in what is now Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Egypt. After defeating the Persian Empire he moved further east, conquering land in ...
When it comes to historical and archaeological finds, few things spark our curiosity quite like the adventures of Alexander ...
By Islam Salah The Middle East is home to some of the most remarkable architectural achievements in history. From the ...
One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.