Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during a procession to celebrate their Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Akra, ...

Scholars debate whether the Gospel stories preserve ancient memories or are just Greek literature in disguise. But there’s a ...

Diverse elements of Chinese culture and civilization have influenced Persian literature, particularly Persian poetry. Many ...

The fire festival offers a great opportunity for that. Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the festival comes in the ...

India has a rich history of producing and exporting handwoven fabrics that have been mentioned in the books for centuries.

From embroidered patches for denim jackets to custom bookmarks and tote bags, embroidery is an excellent way to express ...

Every spring, as the earth tilts toward balance, millions celebrate Nowruz—the Persian New Year—a 3,000-year-old festival ...

This group is right in one sense. In much the same way as the Jews of ancient Persia, Israelis have answered Hamas’s attempt at Jewish genocide with a counterattack aimed at eradicating the ...

In 499-449 BCE, King Ahasuerus established a coalition of countries – from India to Ethiopia – which launched the Greco-Persian Wars ... descendant of Agag, the ancient Amalekite King.

The grandeur of this church, adorned with gold-plated ceilings and Persian-inspired motifs, directly challenged the legitimacy of the upstart Justinian dynasty, generating a political intrigue that ...

Study co-lead Professor Tim Johnson, from Curtin University, said the discovery significantly challenged previous assumptions about our planet's ancient history. "Before our discovery, the oldest ...

fluid draping and dazzling blown-up zebra motifs. (March 6) A model wears a creation as part of the Balmain Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear collection presented in Paris, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.