On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Iran is not only one of the oldest and most established places in the Persian Gulf but ...

Since his death in 323 BCE, the world has been obsessed with Alexander the Great, who set out from his kingdom of Macedon (in modern-day Greece) at the age of 20 to conquer the mighty Persian Empire.

Commonly known as the Persian New Year, Nowruz translates to "new day" and symbolizes revival and renewal for its more than 300 million celebrants in modern-day Iran and beyond. Historically ...

Naqsh-e Rostam, near Persepolis in modern-day Iran, is a necropolis of mainly rock-cut tombs named for the Persian epic hero Rostam. Darius I was laid to rest here, along with later Persian kings.

Ancient Persia is now modern-day Iran, and its entire southern coast stretches along the Persian Gulf. Iran’s governments, going back to the pre-revolution era of the shah, have stoutly defended ...

The culture dating back to ancient times highlights the Persian Empire which, at its height, included modern-day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and more. Families celebrated together Sunday and with those ...