The rediscovered lines also give rare voice to Babylon’s women, especially its priestesses. It describes them as devout and ...

In Iran the Foreign Minster, Kamal Karrazi, told Arafat, “No Muslim can allow holy Jerusalem to remain under occupation, and ...

Sung to the god Marduk, patron deity of the great city, the hymn describes Babylon's flowing rivers, jewelled gates, and 'bathed priests' in stunning detail.

In the holy writings of the ancient Jews, King Cyrus of Persia has the distinction of being the first and only foreign Messiah.

In the first known interaction between the two nations, the ancient Persians freed the Jews from captivity in Babylon.

Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

Iran conflict stems from a 2,500-year rivalry, with the US considering strikes on Iran's Fordow facility while maintaining ...

It is not hard to conceive that the prime minister of Israel is a serial liar. He is masterfully adept at fooling some of the people, some of the time.

The quip was indicative of Cyrus’ playful mood as she arrived at the Beacon Theatre June 6 to premiere the stylish, nearly hour-long film companion to the “Something Beautiful” album that ...

While Miley Cyrus has worn no shortage of major vintage surrounding her Something Beautiful release–from Mugler to Roberto Cavalli—this Jean Paul Gaultier isn’t only a major flex, but an ...

One of the most transformative episodes in Jewish-Persian history occurred in the 6th century BCE when the Persian king Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon in 539 BCE.

The 13 tracks on “Something Beautiful” revolve around customary themes of heartbreak and trauma, but Cyrus, with her distinctive raspy voice set to soar mode, also offers shades of healing and ...