Iran was one of the first countries in Middle East who allowed women to get higher education; but since then, a lot of things have changed because of the events of 9/11. Somehow, this aspiration to educate was seen as a threat to the political power in the country. Repression[…]
We continue our epic journey to find out all about the rich culture of Persia and in particular Iran. The nation of Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in the world that has been continually living since it was formed. The first urban cultures that were the forefathers of[…]
Persia evokes thoughts of rich traditions and ancient culture, and the term Persian is often used to describe a larger sphere of cultural matters that pertain to Iran and its civilization. Persian often includes peoples from Iraq, Pakistan, northern India, the Gulf region and central Asia. Iranians and Iranian culture[…]
Continuing our blog to discover the best contemporary Persian artists that are producing outstanding art today, we focus our attention on four women who are rocking the art world: Hadieh Shafie, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Farideh Lashai, and Mona Hakimi-Schuler. Hadieh Shafie Hadieh Shafie is based in New York and produces[…]
Persia has a rich tradition in the arts and literature, and it is a major part of the Persian cultural heritage that goes back thousands of years. But in modern day Iran, art is making somewhat of a resurgence especially for female artists. The current regime in Iran is relatively[…]
The Middle East region is known for having several sites of interest that attract thousands of tourists every year. We will discuss some of the best and most popular sites to visit in the Middle East. Modern Cities Dubai is popular for its’ impressive skyline, and for having the tallest[…]
Many people are fearful of traveling to countries in the Middle East. This is largely due to media coverage which tends to focus on the strife and wars that occur in countries in the Middle East. You thus may wonder if it is safe to travel anywhere in the Middle[…]
For the first time since around 2015 that Iran and 6 global powers (the US, the UK, Germany, China, France, and Russia) penned a critical nuclear deal, Iran is redesigning its strategy. Recently, there are indications that this Islamic republic – whose capital city is Tehran – may be contemplating[…]
Janet Afary Janet Afary is among the most important literature exports from Iran. She has significantly contributed to the development of women in Iran. Janet now lives in the United States, but her efforts are still visible in the history of Iranian literature. Afary is an Iranian author, a researcher[…]
Iran can be considered one of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries in the world. Its history dates back from ancient times when in the place of this marvelous country was found the Persian Empire. The mixture of cultures and traditions make this country truly unique. You may find[…]