In 1258, the Mongol Empire unleashed one of the most devastating sieges in history, bringing down the heart of the Islamic ...

Discover the rich history of Iran, from ancient empires to modern turmoil, through the eyes of a cultural commentator.

The Secret History of the Mongols, translation, study, and scholarly notes by Francis Woodman Cleaves (Cambridge, Mass, 1982), in 342 pdf pages. Publication of this work was delayed until 1982, ...

The Rise and fall of the British Empire by James, Lawrence, 1943- Publication date 1997 Topics Decolonization, Great Britain -- Colonies -- History, Commonwealth countries -- History Publisher New ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission, led by Mr. Tahsin Saadi Sedik, conducted discussions as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation with the Mongolian authorities in Ulaanbaatar ...

In the heart of the Middle East lies a land whose name echoes through the corridors of history—Iran. With a civilization stretching back over 5,000 years, Iran has given the world philosophy, poetry, ...

In a world of shifting borders and fleeting regimes, one truth remains enduring: civilizations remember. Unlike nation-states ...

Could the Mongols have conquered Europe if not for the death of the great khan? In this documentary, we explore the military ...

Isfahan, one of Iran’s most historic cities, is home to one of the three nuclear facilities targeted by the United States ...

The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire: Why Our Species Is on the Edge of Extinction Henry Gee. St. Martin’s, $29 (288p) ISBN 978-1-250-32558-7 ...

As the region watches another fragile ceasefire unfold, Iran’s past echoes loudly – a history soaked in blood, but never ...