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Witness Persia's Oriental Genius at 'The Pink Mosque'

When it comes to historical buildings, we usually imagine castles, towers, bricks and mortar. Rarely do we think about the colors it might have. Here's an exception. The Nasir Al-Molk Mosque was bu..

The Map of the World Looked Very Different 100 Years Ago

Persia When one thinks of Persia, a Middle Eastern kingdom and one of the oldest civilizations in history usually comes to mind.

The Sleep Benefits of Saffron are Now Backed by Science

In ancient Persia, it was valued as a remedy against depression. It appears in pre-historic records to be used by Cleopatra and Alexander the Great.

The Most Fascinating Archaeological Finds in Recent Years

The Roman Emperor Valerian Surrenders to Shapur I of Persia 13. Part of the Nagyszentmiklós Treasure discovered in Hungary, the gold bull's head bowl known as "Attila's Cup" dates to the 6th century AD Related: These 25 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Beggar Belief! 14. 

Few Flowers are as Colorful as the Tulip...

Bonus Video : The Story of Tulips In Persia, to give a red tulip was to declare your love. The black center of the red tulip was said to represent the lover’s heart, burned to a coal by love’s passion. Under the orange heads of the tulips.

Are Cigars and Pipes Any Healthier Than Cigarettes?

Water pipes, or hookahs, originated in ancient Persia and India about four centuries ago and are still popular today. Hookahs are filled with vagrant tobaccos in a wide range of flavors, such as apple, cherry, and mint.

Nature Used All Possible Colors to Create These Animals

In ancient Greece, they were the symbol for immortality, in ancient Persia and Babylon they were considered the guardians of royalty and in modern-day, the peacock is represented in the NBC logo.

What is Winter Solstice and Why Do We Celebrate it?

Iran The ancient festival of Shab-e Yalda has been celebrated since the days of the ancient Persian Empire, long before Iran was called Iran, in the distant days when it was named Persia and ruled by kings. As every celebration on the list, it honors the victory of light over darkness.

25 Incredible Facts About the Famous Genghis Khan

Iran Away So many Persians were killed under Genghis Khan that the population of Persia only reached pre-Mongol levels after the year 1900 – some 700 years later.

Human Cultivation Changed These Plants Beyond Recognition!

To be more precise, it comes from a version of this plant that was grown either in Persia or in Central Asia around a thousand years ago. This plant had white, purple and yellow roots, and writings mentioning these date back to Greek and Roman times.

Georgia Is the Most Beautiful Country You’ve Never Been To

Owing to its unique geographic position, the Caucasus has been the intersection for many cultures throughout human history, with some scholars believing it to be the cradle from which the people of Persia, of northern India and of Europe arose (thus- Caucasians).

11 Amazing Disney Locations You Can Actually Visit

While the One Thousand and One Nights are commonly referred to as “Arabian”, the frame story is actually staged in Persia and the story of Aladdin appears to take place in China, albeit a very Islamized China.

The Soothing Aromatic Remedy Everyone Needs in Their Home

This technique is believed to come from ancient Persia, but ancient Greeks and Romans likewise used rose water for a variety of purposes. A scarce resource in the olden days, rose water turned into a widely available product today.

Forgotten Societies: 6 Little-Known Civilizations

This strategic location, nestled between the powerful empires of China, India, and Persia, turned them into key middlemen and traders. The Sogdians thrived because they could meet the needs of these merchants moving along the Silk Road, offering them food, rest, and a lively market for trading.

The Weird and Wonderful History of Perfume!

[related_articles] Ancient Persia Ancient Persian royalty was heavily invested in perfume – so much so that in Persian art it was common for kings to be pictured with perfume bottles.

These Ancient Stories Were Lost to the Sands of Time

Ziryab The Slave Who Changed Society This polymath, who lived in Persia between 789 and 857 AD, was knowledgeable in a truly extensive range of subjects.