Ancient Athens was sacked four times, starting with the Persian invasion in 480 BC and ending with the Visigoth destruction ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated on March 20, 2025. Learn about its rich history and cultural importance.

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Nowruz is more than just the start of a new calendar year; it represents rejuvenation, harmony, and the triumph of light over darkness. The festival is celebrated by nearly 300 million people globally ...

Pilaf, our favorite rice dish, has a long history that goes back to ancient Persia. Famous for its aromatic flavors and an array of ingredients, pilaf has made its way across the continents and ...

Nowruz lasts for 13 days, beginning on the first day of the Persian calendar. Rooted in the ancient faith of Zoroastrianism, ...

An Iranian woman jumps over a bonfire celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran ...

Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the festival comes in the hours just before the Wednesday before Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year. To celebrate, people light bonfires, set off ...