Everyone has their favorite recipe passed down from earlier generations, but the oldest cookbook in the world actually goes ...

Tajikistan, a country nestled in the heart of Central Asia, is a land of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and ...

STORY BEHIND THE BOOK Walking through history in an ancient Persian city For Mina Javaherbin, her children’s books are a way to celebrate her family’s rich heritage.

The Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, opened in 1998, feature more than 1,000 fountains swaying to music and enhanced by light ...

Embark on a journey through Iran, a country brimming with ancient history, mysticism, and timeless traditions. This documentary explores the heart of Iran, from the nomadic lifestyle of the Zagros ...

The society was a blend of Greek and Persian culture; culture merging was common for the Hellenistic period. Between approximately 70 and 36 B.C., Commagene’s most famous king, Antiochus I, ruled.

Kourosh Ziabari writes that in a two day conference Durham University in UK has studied the Persian Gulf and the ancient trading habits of the seafaring Persians. Global Voices stands out as one of ...

UZBEKISTAN MAY BE A LITTLE-HEARD-OF country and an even more improbable travel destination. But mention “Silk Road” and ...

Salon Food recently had the opportunity to speak with Heller to discuss Persian history, her co-authors, the link between art and cooking, her favorite Persian dishes and so much more.

The Persian Wars Beyond Herodotus The story of the Graeco-Persian wars has been often told, by ancients and moderns alike. But early in this book Shepherd, a classicist with several works on Ancient ...