Iran remains a country full of rich history, both ancient and modern. From Biblical scenes to those scattered in the great stories of myth. While many may think that Iran consists mainly of desert, wasteland only makes up 23% of … Continue reading Explore Ancient Historical Sites of Iran Formerly Known as ‘Persia’
Islamic art is the production of visual artworks in the Islamic world. It is somehow hard to identify its features and characteristics because it covers a wide range of countries, lands, periods, and genres. The appearance of Islamic art production … Continue reading Significance of Colors in Islamic Art History
India is the land of diversity, with varying ethnicities, cultures, customs, religions and more. Its rich and complex history would justify the reasons behind the medley. We are more familiar with stories narrating the invasion and occupation of the country … Continue reading Influential Minorities: The Parsi Community of India
One of the most attractive historical tourist destinations in Iran is Alamut Castle. This is a place on the heights of the foothills of Alborz above one of the widest plateaus. Alamut means eagle’s nest. Hassan Sabah, the leader of … Continue reading The Secrets of Alamut Castle
What started as a group of nomadic tribes became the Persian Empire, a revolutionary monarchy whose innovations are used to this day. The Persian Empire, now modern-day Iran, was a series of dynasties that spanned from 6 BCE to 20 … Continue reading The Rise of the Persian Empire and Beginning of Iran
For the past few days, women’s rights have been taken to the forefront. From the fate of the Afghan women under Taliban rule to the Texas Abortion Law, there is always a war waged against women by patriarchy. In this … Continue reading Anthropology: Tracing the Evolution of Iranian Women’s Rights