Figure 1. This gold ring with a phoenix motif features a Neyshabur turquoise (13 × 17 mm), with a 0.02 ct ruby on each side and diamond accents. Courtesy of Taktala Jewelry, Tehran. Turquoise is an ...

Iran’s military roots stretch back to the ancient Persian Empire, giving it a long and rich history. Today, it’s viewed by many Western powers as a regional antagonist, leading to sanctions ...

Songs of the Bulbul is a hauntingly beautiful solo dance show performed by Aakash Odedra and choreographed by Rani Khanam. In total blackout, we are told an ancient Persian story over the speakers.

In December, she hosted a gathering for Yalda, an ancient Persian festival with Zoroastrian roots, which is observed on the winter solstice as celebrants look forward to brighter days.

Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran. This diverse group includes Muslims, Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians and Bahai who have lived here harmoniously since the 1980s.

A woman looks into the window of a store selling Persian souvenirs in the "Tehrangeles" neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

The poster is inspired by most iconic and powerful depictions from ancient Persian art and history: the defeat and submission of Roman Emperor Valerian before Shapur I, the Sasanian king, as portrayed ...