"He founded what we call the Achaemenid Empire, which is really the empire during which time we have the story of Purim.

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A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom. Sinaiella azadi was ...

In 41 BC, Cleopatra hosted a dinner to celebrate the Roman leader Mark Antony, who was a well-known party animal. Twelve ...

Know the date, history, and significance of Navroz 2025. Learn about its origins, traditions, and global celebrations.

In 2018, Kolnegari and colleagues published findings about an ancient mantis-like petroglyph in central Iran, demonstrating that the cultural significance of mantises in the region dates back ...

The Parthian Battery or Baghdad Battery is one of the most fascinating inventions of the ancient world preceding the batteries we use today.

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