The foundations of Iran tie into its long and rich religious history and development, starting from ancient times and the ...

The bone analysis revealed clear signs of healing around the embedded arrowhead. Dense bone tissue had begun forming around the foreign object, indicating the warrior survived the initial trauma and ...

Beneath the rugged mountains of southeastern Iran, archaeologists are carefully unearthing traces of a Bronze Age society that could upend the accepted narrative of where writing and urban life began.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. On a moonlit night, music floated through the ruins of Persepolis as Iranian officials, diplomats and locals ...

Built in the 6th century BC, Persepolis has withstood destruction, looting, earthquakes, fires and harsh weather — ATTA KENARE Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are ...

A Research from the Academy of Athens argues that the Greeks actually chose Salamis after studying the area's climactic conditions.

A free Iran is not a distant dream but an approaching dawn. With political unity intertwining destinies, open borders ...

The claim came from ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who was not always a reliable source and who never actually traveled to Persia.

Iran unveils the world's oldest lipstick, shedding light on ancient cosmetic practices. Dating back an astonishing 5,000 years, this red lipstick represents a pivotal artifact unearthed in southern ...

Archaeologists believe that the coins—based on their location underneath a Helensitic house—were meant to pay off mercenaries. Fighting between the Persian and Athenian armies in the ancient Greek ...