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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
ŠĀPUR (Shapur) I
The article below by the late Iranologist Shapur Shahbazi (1942-2006) on ŠĀPUR (Shapur) I was originally posted in the Encyclopedia Iranica. Kindly
Achaemenid Engineers knew of the value of Pi
The report below was first posted by Payvand News of Iran on December 29, 2004. Kindly note that the image
Archaeologists uncover Zoroastrian Links in Northwest China
The article below entitled "Excavation ‘very likely’ to redefine the Zoroastrianism’s origin" was published on August 12, 2014 by China's
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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
Sheda Vasseqhi PhD Study: Positioning of Iran And Iranians In Origins Of Western Civilization
Sheda Vasseghi has completed her PhD Dissertation at the University of New England entitled: Positioning Of Iran And
Giusto Traina: Carrhes-Anatomie d’une Défaite (Carrhae-Anatomy of a Defeat)
Italian historian and professor Dr. Giusto Traina has written a seminal academic textbook entitled: Carrhes-Anatomie d'une Défaite: Quand
Javier Sánchez Gracia: Roma y Persia Frente a Frente (Rome and Persia Face to Face)
Dr. Javier Sánchez Gracia has written the first ever book in Spanish on the conflicts between Rome and
Ancient Persian Ruler Influenced Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Democracy
The article below "Ancient Persian Ruler Influenced Thomas Jefferson, U.S. Democracy" by Lea Terhune was posted on the
Chaharshanbeh Soori ceremony of ancient Persia: Links with Spain?
As reported by the Persian-language Topnaz outlet, every year towards the end of winter approaching the spring season,
An Ancient Ancestor of the Pizza Dish
The article "A Look at how the World Invented Pizza" written by Alexandru Micu was published in ZME Science on January 28, 2021. Kindly note
Cavalry Warfare of Ancient Iranian Peoples
The Distinguished CAAS (Center of Arms & Armor Studies), in Kyiv, Ukraine held the “Program of the Fourth International Conference on the History of Arms and
Pearls of the Taklamakan
The article "Pearls of the Taklamakan" was originally posted in the Tang Dynasty Times. Kindly note that the version below contains images and accompanying captions
University of Lodz Conference: Presentation on Sassanian Siege Warfare
The Distinguished University of Lodz in Poland has organized the “8th Scientific Conference Faces of War – Tools of War” which was held on June 1-2, 2023.
Persia’s lasting influence on Kashmir
The article below "A lasting Influence" was originally written by Muhammad Saleem Beig and posted on the Kashmir Life Website on March 25th, 2013. According
The F-5 Jet Fighter in Service of the Iranian Air Force
Babak Taghvaee has written a comprehensively researched book (published in 2015) on the combat history of the F-5 (Tiger) combat aircraft in service of the
