The Battle of Mycale was a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history, marking the end of the second Persian invasion of Greece.

Until the 7th century BC, the peoples of the Mediterranean Basin had rarely encountered peacocks. When the Bible mentions this bird, it is to describe a rare and precious animal brought back from ...

Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during a procession to celebrate their Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Akra, ...

Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time ...

The Ionian League, was a confederation of twelve Ionian Greek city-states located along the coast of Asia Minor.

If your love of Star Wars got refreshed by the The Mandalorian series, you can now put your own personal spin on the best episodes with this excellent tabletop adaptation. Players take the role of ...

1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation holiday – just like Passover and Chanukah – which highlights the transition of the Jewish people from subjugation to liberty. It is celebrated seven ...

President George W. Bush’s tariffs on steel products were in place for less than two years. Their impact on the economy likely lasted far longer. Designed to protect the beleaguered but ...

The Star Wars universe isn’t only about the movies and the shows that you can watch. In fact, a good portion of the Star Wars lore comes from the books that you can read about the past and the ...

Though Los Angeles is more known for its Persian restaurants, these days, New York can hold its own. With a flock of new restaurant openings, New York Persians are taking their hometown cuisine to ...

Miltiades, an Athenian general of the 5th century BCE, is best known for his key role in the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE), where he led the Athenian forces to a stunning victory over the invading ...