Category: History

Thanksgiving
Illuminating Traditions: A Comparative Exploration of Azargan and Thanksgiving – Harvest, Gratitude, and Cultural Symbolism
By Dr. Mehrdad RajaviIranian Cultural Studies Institute In the vast tapestry of human cultural expression, festivals serve as profound markers of collective memory, spiritual beliefs, and social cohesion. This comparative study examines two seemingly disparate yet remarkably resonant celebrations: the…
Mirza Kuchik Khan
Mirza Kuchik Khan: Champion of Iranian Independence and Social Justice
By Dr. Hassan Mohammadi Department of Modern Iranian History University of Tehran In the tumultuous landscape of early 20th century Iran, few figures embody the complexities of nationalism, modernization, and social justice as powerfully as Mirza Kuchik Khan. As the…
Ancient Iranian Philosophy
Ancient Iranian Philosophy: A Journey Through Time and Thought
By Dr. Farzin Mohammadi Professor of Ancient Iranian Studies, University of Isfahan As I sit in my study at Tehran University, surrounded by ancient texts and modern interpretations of Iran’s philosophical heritage, I am struck by how deeply our contemporary…
Abu'l-Fadl Bayhaqi
Abu’l-Fadl Bayhaqi: The Master Chronicler of the Ghaznavid Court
By Dr. Mohammad Hosseini Professor of Medieval Persian Studies University of Tehran In the grand tapestry of Persian historiography, few names shine as brilliantly as Abu’l-Fadl Bayhaqi, whose masterwork, the Tarikh-i Bayhaqi, stands as an enduring monument to the art…
Nasir Khusraw
Nasir Khusraw: The Wandering Sage of Medieval Persia
By Dr. Amir Hosseini Professor of Medieval Persian Studies, University of Qazvin In the labyrinthine streets of old Balkh, where I often walk during my research visits, I sometimes pause and imagine Nasir Khusraw walking these same paths nearly a…
Pakor I
Pakor I: A Reexamination of Early Persid Kingship Under Parthian Hegemony
By Dr. Mohammad Farrokh-Mehr Professor of Ancient Iranian Studies, University of Tehran In the shadowed corridors of history, where the mighty Achaemenid legacy meets the pragmatic governance of the Parthian Empire, stands the figure of Pakor I, King of Persis….
Ardashir II
Ardashir II: Between Shadow and Light – A Historical Meditation
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…
khayam
Omar Khayyam: The Polymath Who Touched the Stars While Dancing with Wine Cups
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…
Darayan II
The Untold Story of Darayan II: Myth, Power, and Legacy in Ancient Iran
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…
Al-biruni
Al-Biruni: A Polymath Who Bridged Civilizations
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…

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