An exhibition at the V&A Dundee traces the many things the garden has been: a paradise; a replica of the world; a sanctuary. What would the ideal garden look like today?

The ancient Persians were an amazing civilization, and incredible inventors. Here are their 3 most incredible ancient inventions, the Windcatchers (their form of ancient air-conditioning ...

As winter fades in the Northern Hemisphere and the days grow longer, millions of people prepare to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which marks the arrival of spring and symbolises fresh ...

An Iranian man jumps over a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday ...

The model, which is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, was made from a wooden box measuring 29.5 by 22 by 14.4 inches (74.9 by 56 by 36.5 centimeters). The slightly peaked ...

STORY BEHIND THE BOOK Walking through history in an ancient Persian city For Mina Javaherbin, her children’s books are a way to celebrate her family’s rich heritage.

But the most endearing quality of 30 Birds for me is its art style. It’s a loving tribute to Persian miniature paintings, and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Compared to the five hour I spent in the ...

However, during the 1990s, traditional techniques and practices began to be reimagined by a new generation of artists. Musaviri, the ancient Persian art practised in the courts of the Mughal Empire in ...

Hourian has been present on the San Francisco art scene for 25 years. He was raised in Tehran and studied and work in the ancient art of miniature since he was 12 years old. Under the tutelage of Iran ...

Persepolis has giant sculptures and stone reliefs of ancient Persian kings, nobles and gods. But these have suffered from lichen, a combination of an algae and a fungus.

Full of colorful, fragrant dishes highlighting the stunning breadth of Persian cuisine, Heller bridges the gap between food, art, culture and history in a way that is both inspiring and totally novel.

Have you heard of the ancient Persian air conditioner? With the Sahara dust becoming more frequent, it might be worth adopting some architectural tricks from cultures in hot climates. While modern ...