Mehdi Nasiri, an Iranian political activist, was arrested after visiting the tomb of Persian poet Ferdowsi. Nasiri's wife revealed on social media that authorities detained him after security checked ...

Iranian authorities have arrested a political activist who criticized the Islamic Republic’s ruling system, his wife ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

With turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and a laid-back feel, Caye Caulker is perfect for your next beach vacation.

Hikmet also made other friends in Moscow, including the Chinese poet and activist Hsiao San, the Iranian poet Abolqasim Lahouti, and the Indian revolutionary poet Rameshwar Banerjee. Even though ...

Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient ...

Fereshteh Mazinani, the wife of Mehdi Nasiri, announced on a Telegram channel linked to Nasiri that he was arrested just after the couple visited the tomb complex of a famous Persian poet ...

Shiraz, the provincial capital, is a city renowned for its poetry, gardens, and historical monuments. The tombs of famous Persian poets Hafez and Saadi are located there, attracting numerous visitors ...

In 1010 CE, Persian poet Firdawsi wrote “Shahnamah,” the “Book of Kings,” which portrayed Alexander as Sikander, a Persian, and half-brother to Dara, or Darius. In this, Alexander ...

"Hazaron khwahishen aisi ki har khwahish pe dam nikle/Bahut nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle…” he narrated with a hint of melancholy in his voice. We ...

Sam Dalrymple visited Rampur and praised its well-preserved library with 30,000 rare manuscripts. Anand Mahindra shared his ...