The discovery of an ancient Sassanid inscription in Iran highlights how betrayal was seen as a spiritual crime and loyalty as ...

TEHRAN--Each Persian carpet is more than a textile; it’s a vivid reflection of Iran’s rich heritage, artistry, and cultural ...

And beneath those ancient ruins they uncovered a pot ... spent much of its early history seesawing between Persian and Greek influence. It was incorporated into the Persian Empire, which ...

Pazuzu was one of many ancient Mesopotamian supernatural beings that blurred the line between god and monster. Historian Dr ...

Two recently discovered ancient gold rings set with garnets reveal how Greek trends and customs became part of life in ...

Its roots are as a feast day in Zoroastrianism, a religion practiced in ancient Persia that ... the globe through the diaspora of Persian people throughout history. Traditionally celebrated ...

Feasting is a long-standing tradition in Persian culture, with its history dating back more than ... associate curator of Ancient Near Eastern Art at the MET, as well as MET Museum fellow, Jake ...