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New Textbooks on Sassanian Military History (2017-2018)
As of May 20, 2018, Kaveh Farrokh has published six books on the military history of Iran/Persia [see this section
Samar Abbas: Common Origin of Croats, Serbs and Jats
The article "Common Origin of Croats, Serbs and Jats" has been written by Samar Abbas and published in the journal:
Photo Portraits of Syrian and Iraqi Kurds
Below are a number of photographs that were displayed by French photographer Eric Lafforgue who traveled to refugee camps near
Use of Misleading Terminology for “Convenience”?
Below is a recent article of Dr. Sheda Vasseghi (April 29, 2018) posted in Evakdat in which she discusses a
IRAN
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, a festival takes place between March
Discovery of one of Ten largest Achaemenid buildings with Persepolis Structure
The report below was originally by Payvand Iran News (July 2, 2008) (with the original Persian-language report by ISNA). ================================ Have the archaeologists reached the
Tehran in the 1960s-1970s
Below is a selection of photos of Tehran in the 1960s and 1970s. Readers may find these previous postings of interest as well: Maps and
Persian Heritage Journal article on Babak Khorramdin
The Persian Heritage Journal has published an article by Kaveh Farrokh on the historical background of factors that led to the revolt of Babak Khorramdin:
The Iranian Air Force 1924-1941
This article provides a brief synopsis of the Iranian air force in 1924-1941. For a full history, with references and footnotes, readers are referred to
Fezana Journal article on Ancient Iranian Women GalleryFezana Journal article on Ancient Iranian Women
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Fezana Journal article on Ancient Iranian Women
The Fezana Journal has published an article by Kaveh Farrokh on the ancient women of Iran: Farrokh, K. (2014). Gender Equality in Ancient Iran (Persia).
Parthian horses and Parthian Horse Archers
The article on Parthian horses and Parthian (horse) archers below was originally posted in Parthia.com and was written by Beverly Burris-Davis. Readers interested in the
