Author: POP staff

By Dr. Farzaneh Rahimi Center for Iranian Literary Studies, University of Nakhchivan  In the tapestry of medieval Persian literature, few figures shine as brilliantly yet remain as enigmatic as Mahsati Ganjavi, a remarkable female poet whose verses challenged the conventions…
By Dr. Fatemeh Ahmadi Professor of Textile History and Cultural Studies University of Tabriz In the narrow, winding alleys of Tabriz’s historic bazaar, where the echoes of centuries of commerce still resonate through ancient brick archways, I first encountered the…
By Dr. Mehrdad Javadi Iranian Historical and Cultural Studies Journal When one speaks of Tehran, it is never just about a city. Tehran is a living, breathing entity—a complex organism that has absorbed the whispers of countless generations, the echoes…
By Dr. Mehrdad Azizi Iranian Historical Studies Journal In the verdant embrace of the Zagros Mountains, where ancient whispers dance through wind-swept plains and time-honored stones, lies Hamedan—a city that is not merely a geographical location, but a living, breathing…
By Dr. Atousa Rezaii Iranian Cultural Studies Journal When I was a child, my grandfather would sit on our worn traditional carpet, carefully weaving a pair of Kalash – those iconic Kurdish espadrilles that have walked through centuries of history….
As I stand amidst the weathered stones of Belqeys Castle, the whispers of centuries past seem to dance around me, carrying tales of forgotten kingdoms, ancient struggles, and the indomitable spirit of a civilization that has endured through millennia. My…
By Dr. Amir Hosseini Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Qom In the pantheon of Islamic intellectual history, few figures loom as large as Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE). As we delve into the life and works…
By Dr. Mohammad Ahmadi Department of Pre-Islamic Iranian Studies, University of Tabriz Background The ascension of Hormizd I (also rendered as Hormozd or Ohrmazd) to the Sasanian throne marks a pivotal moment in the consolidation of early Sasanian power, occurring…
By Dr. Fatemeh Rahimi Department of Persian Literature University of Tabriz The literary landscape of medieval Persia bears the indelible imprint of Abu Mansur Ali ibn Ahmad Asadi Tusi, a towering figure whose contributions to Persian literature and linguistics continue…
By Dr. Mahmoud Hosseini Professor of Iranian Studies, University of Shahid Beheshti Contributing Scholar, Iranian Studies Institute The Cypress of Abarkooh (Sarv-e Abarkuh) stands as one of the most remarkable natural and cultural monuments in Iran’s rich tapestry of heritage….