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An ancient oracle warned invading Persia would backfire – from Croesus to Trump, rulers have failed to listen

Invasions of ancient Persia were always daunting tasks. They often led to disaster.

The Conversation · Apr 2

A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran

A new statue unveiled in recent days in Iran depicts a Roman emperor in subjection to a Persian king.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025

How we used ancient coins to show a 'fake' Roman emperor was real

All that was previously known about the supposed Roman emperor Sponsian was gleaned from a handful of gold coins that have been regarded as forgeries for over 150 years.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022