By Dr. Fereydoun Mirza-Hosseini Professor Emeritus of Ancient Iranian Studies, University of Tehran In the vast tapestry of Sasanian history, few figures remain as enigmatically poised between greatness and obscurity as Ardashir II, who ruled as Shahanshah from 379 to…
By Dr. Fereshteh Mohtadi Professor of Persian Literature, University of Tehran In the garden of Persian civilization, where poetry blooms like spring roses and wisdom flows like crystal streams, there stands a towering cypress tree whose shadow has stretched across…
By Dr. Fereshteh RahimiProfessor of Ancient Iranian Studies, University of Tehran In the vast tapestry of Iranian history, few figures embody the complexity and intrigue of ancient kingship quite like Darayan II. As I stand among the weathered stones of…
By Dr. Mahmoud Reza TehraniProfessor of Islamic Studies and History of Science, University of Tehran In the pantheon of medieval Islamic scholars, few figures stand as tall as Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad Al-Biruni (973-1048 CE). Often referred to simply…
By Dr. Sarah Henderson, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan and Dr. Mohammad Rahimi, Department of Anthropology, University of Tehran The study of death rituals across cultures reveals fascinating parallels that transcend geographical and historical boundaries. While Halloween…
By Dr. Parisa Rahimian Professor of Ancient Iranian Studies University of Tehran On a crisp autumn morning in Aban month, as I walk through the courtyards of Tehran’s oldest houses, I can still hear the echoes of celebration from centuries…
In the grand tapestry of Persian history, few symbols resonate as deeply with our national spirit as the Derafsh Kaviani. This legendary standard, with its rich history and profound symbolism, has been a beacon of hope, unity, and resistance for…
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…