You can argue for the British, Persians, Romans, Mongols or pretty much any empire you want.

The Iranian military has the capability to blockade the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, says Iran's naval commander.

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series continues exploring the history of Rome with a focus on Augustus and his successors in the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Previously, the series ...

What was Roman Egypt like? In what ways did it differ from when the Greeks had ruled it during the Ptolemaic period?

The names of foreign places can be filled with an inexplicable magic, as all travellers know, even in an age when this magic ...

The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander ...

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

In the best restaurants along the Bosphorus strait Roman Abramovich’s high dining ... 2022 – the day Putin invaded – turned Abramovich’s world upside down. With sanctions looming, he ...

Eleven works from the Vatican Apostolic Library are featured in the second Islamic Arts Biennale, held from January 25 to May 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They include ancient translations of the Quran ...

What does the latest Fortnite map look like? It’s not a new concept for Fortnite, but the island has taken on a Japanese feel again with the latest season: Hunters. This time, iconic characters ...

There is a place where jazz, classical and chamber music converge and it is home to German brothers Julian & Roman Wasserfuhr. Trumpeter Julian and pianist Roman, both outstanding musicians, have been ...

Here, AD rounds up famous buildings from around the world that you’ll be glad you ... It’s aptly named Fallingwater. An ancient Roman temple turned Catholic church, the Pantheon pairs ...