From Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia Iranian people such as Persians and Sogdians have lived in China throughout various periods in Chinese history. The Parthian Iranians, An Shigao and An Xuan, introduced Buddhism to China. A village dating back 600 years in Yangzhou in Jiangsu province, China,... Read more »

Davood N. Rahni The short and sweet “rock candy” answer from this ordinary Persian is “absolutely NOT”!  The Persian people are one of the many diverse ancient peoples from the extended Iranian... Read more »

(Encyclopedia Iranica) Description of the Iranian bird fauna Despite the fact that large portions of the country are arid to semi-arid, Iran possesses a very rich and diverse bird fauna; over 490... Read more »

M. L. Chaumont  Encyclopedia Iranica, December 15, 1989 Although the Greeks sometimes assimilated Anāhitā to Aphrodite or Athena, they most often viewed her as the Persian Artemis. She is not named in... Read more »

A Mosaic of Metaphors (a film by Bahman Maghsoudlou) This educational and impressive film is a must see. It searches the life and work of a great master in Iranian theater. One... Read more »

Shahrokh Ahkami As a child I witnessed the kindness, sharpness, friendliness and sweetness of Dr. Hamid Ghorashi. I was fascinated by him and pleased that our relationship remained close through all these... Read more »

Shahrokh Ahkami As a small child Hossein is remembered by the Ghorashi family as being smart and brave. He was fortunate to have a gracious mother and distinguished father. Both exposed Hossein... Read more »

Amanda Apicella Thanks for sitting down to share with our readers where you grew up and walking us through your journey through life. How did your family and surroundings influence you in... Read more »