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Police seize Iron-Age relics in northern Iran... TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have recently confiscated tens of relics from a gang of illegal diggers and smugglers in northern Iran. The objects are e...View Details» | On World Poetry Day, Some Verses Straight From Persia’s Heart ...![]() How might someone in Tajikistan, the only Persian-speaking republic in the former Soviet Union, describe a beautiful and lively night spent in the co...View Details» | ||||
Iran Nushabad Underground City ... A 1,500-year-old, 3-story subterranean city where ancient Persians took refuge in times of war. Just north of Kashan, in the small town of Nushabad, ...View Details» | Palaces of Ancient Persia Were Built with 'Fire Temple' Wood...![]() By Charles Q. Choi, Live Science Contributor | February 27, 2017 *** Here, ruins of a Zoroastrian fire temple in Esfahan, Iran. Credit: aaabbbccc/Shu...View Details» | ||||
These illustrated Persian manuscripts depict the highs and lows of lov...![]() Be it platonic adoration, romantic affection or star-crossed disappointment, Persian poetry has something to say about it all. For anyone inspired by...View Details» | Persia Strikes Back! New Iranian Novel Set to Rival the 300 Spartans E...![]() A new novel that recently hit the bookshelves in Iran is meant to prove that the story of 300 Spartans is far from the only time when a small band of ...View Details» | ||||
Why Is Modern Iran So Sensitive to Treason? Ancient History....![]() Most countries don’t tolerate traitors, but Iran is particularly sensitive. Akhi 18 By Akhilesh Pillalamarri August 09, 2016 Any country would be ...View Details» | In pictures: Eight and ninth century stories of the Persian hero Rusta...![]() by Ursula Sims-Williams Published Yesterday · 07:30 pm. Tales of the holy warrior and his trusty steed, Rakhsh were immortalised by the 10th-centur...View Details» | ||||
Tehran Museum Exhibition Celebrates Return of 2,500 Yr Old Seals From ...![]() A collection of rare Persian seals dating back to the eighth century BC have been returned to Tehran after they were smuggled to the US in 2002. A col...View Details» | ISAW Photography Exhibition Explores Persia's Past, 10/22...![]() *** Naser al-Din Shah Qajar and Two of His Wives Reza `Akkasbashi Albumen print, ca. 1880 Kimia Foundation The Eye of the Shah: Qajar Court Photograph...View Details» |
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