This introduction to Persia’s extensive culinary history includes recipes for every occasion ... the borders of the Persian empire expanded and Persian food culture was carried into conquered lands.

Alexander the Great is one of the legendary conquerors of ancient history who sparked the imagination of generations of ...

into the Persian Empire. During this period, Sardis was a centre of burgeoning creativity and vitality, where a polyethnic elite devised a fresh culture - inspired by Iranian, Greek and local Lydian ...

Every Persian rug is regarded as a piece of art which reflects the history and culture of Iran. There are many varieties of Persian carpet, each distinguished by their materials, patterns ...