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How Cyrus the Great turned ancient Persia into a superpower

How Cyrus the Great turned ancient Persia into a superpower

A largely tolerant and merciful ruler, Persian king Cyrus the Great established one of the largest empires in world history. Through far-reaching military conquests and benevolent rule, Cyrus the Great transformed a small group of …

"Life does not die" in State Museum of Oriental Art (PHOTO)

"Life does not die" in State Museum of Oriental Art (PHOTO)

In Moscow, in the halls of the State Museum of Oriental Art opened a solo exhibition of the Syrian artist Nizar Sabur "Life does not die". A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University, Nizar Sabur is considered a living …

Azerbaijan celebration of cultural heritage in Brussels

Azerbaijan celebration of cultural heritage in Brussels

Not least during times of conflict, most would agree on the importance of protecting the cultural identity of a country and its people. The French have turned cultural protection into something of an art form. Azerbaijan does …

Europe in fire

Europe in fire

A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe, with firefighters battling blazes in Portugal, Spain, Croatia and southern France

High-tech Hajj

High-tech Hajj

Coming after the worst of Covid-19, this year's Hajj is one of the most significant on record