After 14 days, Cyrus managed to take Sardis, capturing the Lydian king. Ancient sources state that he initially ordered ... turning his eyes toward the Lydian city and seeing the Persians looting it, ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

intricately carved with scenes from the life of the king. Myths and as yet unproven theories also link him to other sites across the northern hemisphere. The ancient Thracian city of Perperikon ...

Think of Java, and chances are that the megacity of Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia – will spring to mind. But for those interested in the island's traditional culture, a smaller city ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The City of Richmond will host an event in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, featuring Mayor Danny Avula. According to a city spokesperson, ...

Situated in central China, this remarkable city is over 3,000 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It was once the capital of 13 ancient Chinese dynasties, including the ...

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by beautiful greenery, lies Tikal - a once great city and ceremonial centre of the ancient Maya civilisation in the Petén region of Guatemala. It was the ...

Carnival is here, meaning the king cake season is wide open. Until Mardi Gras, we're sampling far and wide around the king cake realm. Here's today's cake: When I first moved here, I knew very ...

The tale of the ancient Greeks in Libya begins in 630 BC with a group of islanders from Thera, Santorini, establishing Cyrene.