Naz Deravian, a food writer and author of the cookbook Bottom of the Pot, details her go-to gift, a Persian rice cooker, and everything you need to know to make the perfect pot of rice. Rice is a very ...

Black Myth Wukong has been a conversation-starter since its earliest gameplay footage was shown, and the mythology-inspired action-RPG has kept a pretty high price since it debuted. Now, thanks to ...

If you think The Valley: Persian Style will be anything like The Valley starring Vanderpump Rules alum, think again. Reza Farahan, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi, and Mercedes “MJ” Javid stopped to talk ...

The Shahs have moved on from Sunset, and although they have a new zipcode, the drama has followed them into the Valley. During the “Peaks & the Valley” panel at BravoCon, fans got a sneak peek at “The ...

Peter Edwell receives funding from the Australian Research Council. In the third century CE, a new dynasty known as the Sasanians came to power in ancient Iran. Within a few years, the first Sasanian ...

If an Iranian taxi driver waves away your payment, saying, “Be my guest this time,” accepting their offer would be a cultural disaster. They expect you to insist on paying—probably three times—before ...

Amelia Dhuga is a writer based in Tunis. She also writes news and features for Istanbul, Beirut, and London publications. Sekanjabin is a traditional Persian syrup made from vinegar, honey or sugar, ...

A sequel to Game Science’s hit 2024 video game “Black Myth: Wukong,” titled “Black Myth: Zhong Kui,” was revealed during the Opening Night Live presentation at Gamescom 2025 on Tuesday. Per a post ...

The Greek hero Odysseus famously faces many travails as he attempts to return home following the Trojan War, from giant cannibals to enigmatic enchantresses. But one challenge stands out as perhaps ...

Use saffron, dried limes, rosewater, walnuts, and plenty of fresh herbs for a Persian menu that's bursting with bright flavor. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 ...