Sekanjabin is an ancient Persian drink, made typically with vinegar, honey, and fresh mint. It's been a cooling remedy in ...

The intersection of Rosh Hashanah and Reza Pahlavi’s advocacy is more than coincidence—it is a convergence of hope, a ...

From heavy wooden clubs to intricate routines, Iranian strength training tools show us how advanced ancient fitness really was. Explore the culture and power behind these timeless methods.

The claim came from ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who was not always a reliable source and who never actually traveled to Persia.

This book by Antonio Panaino discusses the development of the Iranian cosmographical world and its interaction with the Greek, Mesopotamian and Indic civilizations. By undertaking such a study, the ...

The Achaemenid Empire, 550-330 BC -- Map -- Time Line of Achaemenid Kings -- Persia Before the Persians / Timothy Potts -- Shifting Identities in Pre-Achaemenid Iran: Elamites, Medes, and Persians / ...

The ancient Persian aqueducts, known as Qanats, stand as a testament to the ingenuity of early human civilizations. The remarkable construction of these water systems has not only sustained ...

Magnets and shot glasses serve as fun holiday souvenirs, but certain foods synonymous with a country’s identity can make for extra meaningful gifts for friends and loved ones; think French cheese, ...

While much of Sogdian culture may be lost to time, some of their structures still stand, including the ruins of an ornate ...

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