The Tehran-based platform is named after the mythical Simurgh, a benevolent, giant bird in Persian mythology, symbolizing the idea of unity and transcendence. Much like the Simurgh, which is believed ...

Two contrasting works boldly set the stage for the Middle East Institute Art Gallery’s “Maximal Miniatures,” a showcase of contemporary Iranian artists inspired by Persian miniature painting.

By VOA Persian FILE - This undated photo of Pakhshan Azizi circulated on social media on July 24, 2024. The Iranian Kurdish civil activist has been sentenced to death.

Celtic mythology is comprised of legends and lore from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, and Brittany. Each Celtic culture has its own language and traditions, but there is some ...

You can get in touch with Amir by emailing [email protected]. Languages: English and Farsi Seafarers in the Persian Gulf have been warned of possible attempts by Iran's Revolutionary Guard to ...

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Sadegh Adham shares how his childhood experiences during the Iran-Iraq war shaped his art, exploring themes of imperfection, ...

Human Rights Watch, in its "World Report 2025," warned of the worsening human rights situation in Iran. Citing evidence and reports, the organization highlights intensified repression of women and ...

Slithering into the heart of mythology, religion and folklore worldwide, snakes have long either been revered as divine messengers or feared as harbingers of doom. In ancient Egypt, a rearing ...

a jade wine cup inscribed with Jahangir’s titles and Persian verses in praise of wine and a Mughal hunting coat. The coat is exquisitely embroidered with prey—tigers, leopards, deer and hares ...

White House Deputy Communications Director Alex Pfeiffer called out journalist Matthew Yglesias for indulging a conspiracy theory alleging Pete Hegseth was drinking bourbon at an overseas press ...