Continuing an ancient Persian ritual, people jumped over firelogs for “Chaharshanbeh Souri: Festival of Fire” to shake off ...

A claim regarding an unusual manner of debate apparently practiced by ancient Persians has appeared on social media every so often. According to the claim, men in the Persian Empire would debate ideas ...

Islamic leader like Reza Pahlavi offers Iran its only hope of internal prosperity and Western acceptance. Opinion.

As winter ends and spring begins, Baha’is around the world celebrate Naw-Rúz, t New Year. Observed at the moment of the vernal equinox, usually March 20 or 21, the ...

The Ancients host Tristan Hughes and ancient historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones debate some wild theories about Ancient Persia. In this episode of Agree to Disagree, the two historians discuss; 00:00 ...

"My compatriots," Pahlavi began, "On the eve of Charshanbeh Suri, the anti-Iranian regime of the Islamic Republic is once again attempting to prevent this ancient national ritual. " Exiled Crown ...

On Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. the University of Maine School of Performing Arts (SPA) presented a screening of the documentary “Six Centuries, Six Years.” The film portrays the journey of Iranian ...

A new study reveals how the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism influenced early Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire.

The santur, an ancient musical instrument with roots in the region now known as Iran, holds a rich history and influence across various cultures. Dating back to 669 B.C., it graced Assyrian and ...

The Achaemenid Empire, 550-330 BC -- Map -- Time Line of Achaemenid Kings -- Persia Before the Persians / Timothy Potts -- Shifting Identities in Pre-Achaemenid Iran: Elamites, Medes, and Persians / ...

There’s no question that Purim is Judaism’s most raucous, irreverent holiday. What with the costumes, ever more outlandish as years go by; the late-night partying with all too much alcoholic ...

War was a prominent event in ancient Greece, whether between city states or against foreign powers. However, laws controlled the violence.