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The “Middle East”: An Invented Term from the 20th Century
The Persian Heritage journal recently published an article by Kaveh Farrokh and Sheda Vasseghi (click the link below in Academia.edu
Article on Shapur II 359 CE Campaign published in Spanish Military Journal
The prestigious Spanish military journal “Historia de la Guerra” has published an article on Shapur II's 359 CE campaign against
Book Chapter on Parthian and Sassanian Helmets
A book chapter has been published in the academic textbook “Crowns, Hats Turbans and Helmets” by Kaveh Farrokh, Reza Karamian,
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, 7, 2017)
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The Mysteries of the Three Kings: Who Were They and Where Did They Come From?
The article below "The Mysteries of the Three Kings: Who Were They and Where Did They Come From?" was originally posted on the Ancient
Castle of Ardashir at Firuzabad-فيروز آباد in Fars
The article below and the photographs originally appeared in the Historical Iran Blog. ============================================ Castle of Ardeshir e Babakan, also known as the Atash-kadeh, is
New Book by Andrew James: Blood of Kings
Andrew James' new book "Blood of Kings" has captured the very spirit of the Ancient Achaemenids. Thanks to James' deep understanding and appreciation of the
The Viking Ulfberht Sword and Persian Steel
Western scholarship has been uncovering a number of links between the Vikings and Persia, as noted in a previous posting on Viking traders and Persian
Norwegian Vikings purchased Silk from Persia
The article by Yngve Vogt below appeared on the Appolon Research Magazine on Nov.1, 2013. For more information consult: Press TV: Persian Silk textiles discovered
Tribute to Babylonian God Marduk discovered at Persepolis
The Voice of America Persian Service has reported that a joint Iranian-Italian archaeological team has discovered at Persepolis a sample of brickwork depicting the Babylonian
The Princetonian: Petition challenges Pourdavoud Chair candidate GalleryThe Princetonian: Petition challenges Pourdavoud Chair candidate
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The Princetonian: Petition challenges Pourdavoud Chair candidate
The article below (The Daily Princetonian: "Petition challenges Pourdavoud Chair candidate", Chitra Marti, January 7, 2014) was sent forward to Kavehfarrokh.com by Professor Dariush Borbor
