Author: staff

In the tapestry of Persian literature, there are threads of gold that shine with a brilliance undimmed by the passage of centuries. Among these lustrous strands, the name of Abu Mansur Muhammad ibn Ahmad Daqiqi Tusi stands out with particular…
By Dr. Farhad Daryaee, Professor of Iranian Studies, University of Tehran In the annals of our illustrious Persian history, there are names that shine like the sun at its zenith, casting long shadows across the centuries. Yet, there are others,…
By Dr. Farhad Khosravi, Professor of Ancient Iranian History at the University of Tehran In the annals of Persian history, there exists a figure whose name, though oft-overlooked by the casual observer, resonates with profound significance for those who have…
As an Iranian historian with a passion for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of our nation’s diverse history, I’ve always been fascinated by the story of Afro-Iranians. It’s a tale that weaves through centuries, filled with struggle, resilience, and cultural fusion….
In the dawn of Persian history, long before the mighty Sasanian Empire rose to restore the grandeur of Achaemenid rule, a lesser-known but equally important dynasty ruled over the ancient province of Persis (modern Fars). This dynasty was called the…
In the shimmering heart of the 11th century, amidst the rugged mountains and verdant plains of Khorasan, there arose a spiritual beacon whose radiance still illuminates the paths of seekers today. Abu Ismaïl Abdullah al-Harawi al-Ansari, known lovingly as Abdullah…
The Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine, known as Shah Abdol-Azim al-Hasani in Persian (حرم شاه عبدالعظیم حسنی), stands as one of the most venerated religious and historical sites in Iran, and particularly within the sacred landscape of Ray, just south of the…
In the vast firmament of Persian literature, where countless stars have shone through the ages, there exists a luminary whose brilliance has endured for a millennium, casting its radiant glow upon the rich tapestry of Iranian cultural heritage. This celestial…
In the annals of Persian history, few epochs rival the tumultuous and transformative era of the Seleucid dynasty. This Hellenistic realm, born from the ashes of Alexander the Great’s conquests, cast a long shadow over the lands once ruled by…
In the annals of human history, few tales are as enduring and poignant as that of the Assyrian people. Their story, woven into the very fabric of Iran’s rich tapestry, is one of resilience, faith, and cultural tenacity. As we…