Ancient Lydia holds the distinction of creating the first coins in the world; they soon evolved into beautiful works of art.

Handwoven rugs have long been deployed as symbols of wealth, power and sophistication. For connoisseurs, finding the most beautiful can become an obsession.

Since this summer’s humiliating Twelve-Day War, Iran’s regime has shown no signs of collapse. Containment is the best option.

These literary works are not only a testament to the cultural exchanges between China and Iran, but also a valuable legacy of mutual learning between civilizations. Diverse elements of Chinese culture ...

The Byzantine Empire, weakened by plague and war, faced a formidable new threat from the Arab Rashidun Caliphate, igniting a ...

In 3114 BC, The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Mayans, began.

With the announcement of the creation of a new National Defense Council tasked with centrally reviewing defense strategies ...

Herodotus tended to put his political philosophies into the mouths of historical figures such as Miltiades. He condensed his ...

Rare 13th-century Persian poetry, photo of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, and photos of the Qajar dynasty gifted to UC Santa ...

This Persian ice dish isn't just delicious. The cooking and storage process developed to make it shows true ingenuity that ...

The Persians, also known as Farsi speakers, represent one of the most influential and ancient civilizations in history.

Step into the opulent world of ancient Persia, where luxury, craftsmanship, and history converge in the form of breathtaking ...