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Restoration of Ancient Gundi-Shapur University
The article "Jundi Shapur, one of birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom, undergoes restoration" was published by the Tehran Times on
A Forgotten Iranian Legacy: The Parthian Battery
A common misconception about the Parthians is that they lacked interest in the development of learning, science and technology. This belief
Archeological find corroborates Japan-Persia Ancient Ties
The Tehran Times published an article entitled "Archeological find corroborates Japan-Persia Ancient Ties" on January 14, 2020. Kindly note that:
Shapour Shahbazi: The Achaemenid Army
The posting below highlights the late Shapour Shahbazi’s discussion of the Achaemenid army which was orginally published in the Encyclopedia
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Battle Simulation: Celtic Warrior versus Iranian Immortal Guard
One primary that has been not been asked in depth by military historians (and historians in general) is what would have happened if the
UNESCO: Recognition of Polo (Chogan) as a Sport Originating In Iran
The report "UNESCO lists polo as Iran’s intangible cultural heritage" was announced in the Mehr News Agency (December,
Book by Adel Bashqawi on Circassia
Adel Bashqawi, himself of Circassian descent has written a seminal book on Circassia entitled: "Circassia: Born to Be
Ancient Zoroastrian Temple discovered in Northern Turkey
The News report "Ancient Persian temple discovered in northern Turkey could rewrite Religious History" was originally provided on
Shireen T. Hunter: The New Geopolitics of the South Caucasus
Readers are introduced to the following comprehensive textbook edited by Dr. Shireen T. Hunter pertaining to the Southern
Cyrus the Great and the Founding Fathers of the United States
The Founding fathers of the United States, especially Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), John Adams (1735-1826) and Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Cataphracts: Armored Cavalry Warriors
The article “Cataphracts: Armored Warriors and their Horses of War” written by Ḏḥwty was published in Ancient Origins on June 27, 2018. Kindly note that:
Marco Polo and the Persian Gulf
The Italian explorer and merchant Marco Polo (1254-1324) is famous in history for his epic journey along the ancient Silk Route where he traveled into
Yazd: Heir of an ancient civilization
The article "City of Yazd, manifestation of ancient civilization" written by Mina Ahmadi, was published in Mehr News Agency on October 16, 2017. Kindly note
The Aqueducts of Iran
The article below is by H. E. Wulff, originally published in the April 1968 issue of the Scientific American (pages 94 – 105) to be
F-14 Tomcat Fighter Ace: Fereydoun A. Mazandarani
The article “Interview with the greatest living fighter ace: F-14 Tomcat pilot Col. Fereydoun A. Mazandarani (rtd)” was composed by Kash Ryan for Hush-Kit: The Alternative
The Persian Influence on Judaism
The below article by Jacob Neusner was originally published in the Encyclopedia Iranica on July 20, 2005. As demonstrated by Neusner, the Persian influence on
