23 Ramadan: The Death of the Last Persian Power and the Expulsion of the Portuguese from Indonesia
The 23rd of Ramadan marks significant historical events including the end of organized paganism in the Hejaz and the fall of the Sasanian Empire.
Iran, a Mosaic of Tribes and Ethnicities for Millennia
The article explores the rich and diverse history of Iran, emphasizing that its identity cannot be reduced to just the period of Islamization.
Iran: The Party in Persepolis and the Beginning of the End of the Empire
The article discusses the opulent 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire hosted by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and its significance as a marker of the decline of the Pahlavi dynasty.
Purim and the teaching that everything can change in an instant
The article discusses the significance of the Purim festival, a Jewish holiday commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people from a decree of extermination in the Persian Empire.
The Legendary Battle in Which a Small Greek Force Defeated the Persian Giant Armies
The book discusses significant battles that shaped nations and ideologies, featuring a passage on the Battle of Marathon.
He founded one of the greatest empires of antiquity. He is even mentioned in the Bible
Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid dynasty and leader of the Persian Empire, is renowned for his conquests and unique governance respecting diverse peoples and religions, and is the only pagan ruler mentioned in the Bible.