There is, however, one exception: Cyrus II, known as Cyrus the Great. In general ... as Herodotus claimed, but in the palace surrounded by his sons. Xenophon adds that death came while Cyrus ...

Next Friday marks the anniversary of the Persian ruler Cyrus the Great’s capture of the city of Babylon in 539 B.C. It was a momentous event, not only for the Persians who became de facto world ...

Engraving of Cyrus the Great. Cyrus governed with singular tolerance and mercy; his rule has been heralded through the ages. Like many ancient rulers, the Persian conqueror Cyrus the Great (ca 590 ...

Don't call this a warm welcome. While "Robbie" affectionately embraces Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley) and Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Park), Cyrus stumbles upon the heartfelt family reunion as he ...

Darius the Great (520-486 BCE) moved the capital to the more well-known Persepolis. It is particularly amazing that the tomb of Cyrus still survives whole, after over 2,500 years, despite some ...

A discussion of the life and legacy of Cyrus the Great, who is said to have destroyed Babylon and enabled the Jews to rebuild the temple at Jerusalem - a contested story. Show more Melvyn Bragg ...