The history of Iran (also known as Persia) is intertwined with Greater Iran, which is a region encompassing all of the areas that have witnessed significant settlement or influence by the …

2 days ago · Iran - Ancient Empire, Persian Culture, Islamic Revolution: This article discusses the history of Iran from 640 ce to the present. For the history of the region before the 7th century, …

Jan 25, 2018 · The first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great around 550 B.C., became one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Europe’s Balkan Peninsula in the West to …

Jun 3, 2025 · The Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, lasted from approximately 559 B.C.E. to 331 B.C.E. At its height, it encompassed the areas of modern-day …

Nov 12, 2019 · Ancient Persia is known for the establishment of the first postal system, agricultural innovations, significant rights for women, religious tolerance, early refrigeration and …

Mar 30, 2025 · A brief history of the nation of Iran (Persia) from the Ancient Persian Empire across time to the Modern Era

The Muslim conquest of Persia (632–654) ended the Sasanian Empire and marked a turning point in Iranian history, leading to the Islamization of Iran from the eighth to tenth centuries and the …

Jan 22, 2025 · From its innovative administrative systems to its intricate trade routes, the legacy of Ancient Persia is both profound and enduring. This article explores the various facets of this …

Jun 24, 2025 · Long before oil made Iran a focal point of global politics, this land was home to one of history’s greatest empires. The Persian Empire once stretched from India to Greece, ruling …

Dec 5, 2025 · Persia, historic region of southwestern Asia associated with the area that is now modern Iran. The people of that region have traditionally called their country Iran, ‘Land of the …