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 ...

Archaeologists are simply refusing to give up on unearthing incredible histories hidden for millennia in Egypt.

The oldest Judeo-Persian manuscript — which is also the oldest extant example of Persian writing — is a 37-line merchant’s letter dating to the year 750 C.E.

Widely considered one of the oldest languages still in use. It is a Dravidian language with a rich literary tradition that ...

One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.

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 ...

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.

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.

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

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.

Using a supply list from an ancient clay tablet, experts have reconstructed a large Bronze Age ship from 4,000 years ago and sailed it around the Persian Gulf.