The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

Sheikh Ahmad Qomi was both a religious scholar and a merchant who migrated to Siam 420 years ago. He was the one who ...

Iran, a land of ancient history and diverse cultures, often evokes images of desert landscapes and majestic mosques.  Yet, ...

Syrians are once again picnicking and smoking shisha amid the ruins of ancient Palmyra, once desecrated by jihadists but ...

Forty-six years ago, in the winter of 1979, the people of Iran, through a fundamental overhaul of their political system, ...

In his new book Nalanda, breathtaking in its sweep and lyrical in its glory, the poet-diplomat Abhay K unearths with tender ...

Ancient DNA analysis provides new insights into our linguistic roots. Where did the Indo-European language family originate?

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

An international team of researchers from the University of Göttingen found a massive rift extending 1,500 kilometers beneath ...

"Trump's practical ideas not only address historical and moral justice, but are also innovative and creative" says Yisrael ...

Ancient Iranian festival Nowruz is being celebrated in Gilgit-Baltistan on Tuesday. Special prayers were offered for prosperity and integrity of the country at mosques and other religious places after ...