The Cyrus Cylinder marks a “fundamental shift in Middle Eastern history:” the creation of the largest empire the world had ever seen, up until that point. Cyrus the Great’s reign began with his ...

Ishaan Tharoor comments on the Trump administration’s weird interest in promoting Cyrus the Great to score propaganda points against the Iranian government: For the Trump administration ...

In doing so, the Israeli leader likened Trump to Harry Truman, Lord Balfour — and Cyrus the Great. What gives with Cyrus? As Netanyahu explained in his remarks: I want to tell you that the ...

This little known documentary short is actually the first Iranian film to compete in the Cannes festival It is one of several Iranian documentaries focused on the ancient ruins of Persepolis a ...

Even the descendants of his enemies had nothing but respect and admiration for Cyrus the Great. His legacy became an example for future warlords, kings, and conquerors. He built an empire unlike t ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Miley Cyrus avoids Cyrus family drama, prioritizing her peace and thriving career amid tensions sparked by Billy Ray Cyrus's ...

Bible. O.T. Isaiah 13-14. Jeremiah 50-1. A large green serpent is coiled around a pillar in the centre. It may be the serpent/dragon mentioned in the apocryphal 'Bel and the Dragon', which was ...

On loan from the British Museum, The Cyrus Cylinder and Ancient Persia: A New Beginning concludes its U.S. tour with a nine week presentation at the Getty Villa. Found at Babylon in 1879, the Cyrus ...