Middle East

The founder of Saudi Arabia died on November 9th, 1953. In his last years he was one of the richest men on earth.

Valerie Holman describes the little-known role played by the cartoonist Kem in assisting the British propaganda effort aimed at Iran.

Penny Young on new excavations in one of the most historically rich areas in the Middle East.

Richard Cavendish describes the events leading up to the nationalisation of Iranian oil fields on May 2nd, 1951.

Timur's army attacked the ancient town on 24 March 1401.

Penny Young explores the astonishingly rich archaeological heritage of Oman.

Richard Cavendish describes the events leading up to Jordan's annexation of the West Bank, on April 24th, 1950.

October 1st, 1918

Re-opening of the National Museum.