For this reason, Cyrus became (and remains) a legendary figure in Jewish history, though he was not Jewish himself. He was more likely a devotee of Zoroastrianism, which was fervently embraced by his ...

Israelis have likened Donald Trump to the ancient Persian ruler Cyrus the Great, celebrating him as a modern-day liberator ...

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, aka Mowlana or Rumi, remains a global literary and spiritual icon. His profound friendship with ...

Archaeologists discover a hidden treasure trove of Persian coins that may have been used to pay soldiers more than 2,400 ...

The Shahnameh, the world's longest epic by Ferdowsi, narrates Iran's ancient past. New translations are introducing its ...

Born in Shiraz between 1310 and 1325, Khajeh Shamseddin Mohammad Hafeẓ Shirazi, known by his pen name Hafez, is best known for his collection of poetry known as “Divan,” which is still read and ...