Cyrus conquered the Medes and established one of the largest empires of the ancient world, the Persian...
Iran
Cyrus was far different from other kings of his time in the ways he chose to rule....
Developments here had a decisive impact on the progress of human history. Introduction Iran, officially the Islamic...
There are silk makers in different parts of Iran who still practice the trade their ancestors did...
The Safavid dynasty had its origins in a long established Sufi order, called the Safaviyeh. Introduction The...
Persepolis has a long and complex history, designed to be the central city of the ever expanding...
The Persians settled primarily across the Iranian plateau and were established by the 1st millennium BCE. Introduction...
They cleverly allied themselves with European powers in order to protect themselves from the Ottomans. Introduction The...
Porter gave a glimpse into a region that was largely unknown to most Europeans. Introduction Sir Robert...
During the years 550 to 330 B.C.E., the name “Pars Sea” was widely written in the compiled...
Persian gained prominence as a literary language and a lingua franca—a common cultural language—about a thousand years...
Examining Iran’s economic history pre- and post-revolution. Introduction Prior to 1979, Iran’s economic development was rapid. Traditionally...
Throughout history, Iran was always a cradle of science, contributing to medicine, mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. Introduction...
In the 17th century, early modern European medical theory had an impact upon Islamic medicine through the...
The Mongol invasion of Iran began in 1219, after two diplomatic missions to Khwarezm sent by Genghis...
Susa began as a small village in the Neolithic Age around 7000 BCE. Introduction Susa was one of...
Analyzing the role that the Safavid economy played within the rapidly developing global economic system. By Connor...
The empire established Shi’a Islam as Iran’s official religion and united its provinces under a single Iranian...
The “Saltmen of Zanjan” were preserved by a very rare form of natural mummification which had occurred...
An interview with Mohsen Sazegara, exiled dissident, journalist and writer from Iran. When I sat down with...
Qajars first settled during the Mongol period in the vicinity of Armenia and were among the seven...
The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BCE. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture....
Darius was the ruler of a multicultural empire, and he was willing to accept the gods of...