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The Political History of Parthia
29 Feb 2012 14:24
Nader Mirsaeedi has converted Carel Neilson Debevoise's "Political History of Parthia" into Persian. The book makes a detailed survey of political issues during the Parthian Empire.
Books to be released on Tehran
28 Feb 2012 13:56
Secretary of Nowroz Facilities' headquarters said that bilingual English and Persian booklets will be released about Tehran and other province's Tourist attractions.
"Interview with history" hits Iranian bookshelves
27 Feb 2012 13:40
"Interview with history", a book holding Oriana Fallaci's interviews, has been released in Iran. The book is translated into Persian by Nasir Al-sadat Salami.
The Qajar Pact
26 Feb 2012 15:08
Vanessa Martin's grand research work on the Iranian Qajar dynasty has been rendered into Persian by Hassan Zangeneh.
Seven thousand years of urban history in Iran
25 Feb 2012 13:42
Dr Mohammad-Taqi Rahnamai says the explorations in the Burnt City show that Iran has at least some seven thousand years of urban history and therefore Iranians do not seem to have neglected the urban landscape in the meantime.
"History of Iran
25 Feb 2012 13:09
"History of Iran's press" a book by Faird Qasemi will be marketed today by Sanieh.
City; a place in which literature and art reflect
19 Feb 2012 16:38
During the session of "Urban landscape in contemporary Iranian urbanization", Mohammad Taghi Rahnamaei said:" In fact city is the historical memory of humankind while it is a symbol of civilization as well. Migratory societies fail to build a civilization; unless they settle down.
Hoopoe in the Conference of the Birds stands for leadership
19 Feb 2012 16:32
During 'Discourses on Attar' session, Dr Gholamreza Khaki said: "The character of Hoopoe in 'The conference of the Birds' is a metaphor for leadership and a messenger that takes us step by step forward. The first thing we learn from Hoopoe is that he responsibly calls the birds towards an ultimate goal."
Iranian women hailed
18 Feb 2012 11:34
Jamshid Jamasian Cultural-Artistic Institute held a session on Friday, Feb 17, for praising and commemorating Iran's scholarly women including Turan Mirhadi, Nush Afarin Ansari and Katayoun Mazdapour for their efforts in expanding Iran's culture.
The Cambridge Ancient History comes in Persian
13 Feb 2012 12:13
Nader Misaeidi, historical researcher and translator of historical books said the book is composed of a number of articles penned by various writers and researchers.
German iranologists praised Parviz Rajabi
12 Feb 2012 12:56
During Bukhara Magazine's matinee held in commemoration of late Parviz Rajabi, researcher and historian Ali Dehbashi said: "Parviz Rajabi was one of the most outstanding iranologists of contemporary Iran that was even praised by well-known German scholar Heidemarie Koch and other researchers for his achievements."
"Index of Persian articles"
7 Feb 2012 12:30
The 8th volume of "Index of Persian articles" by Iran-naz Kashian, according to late Iraj Afshar's method, will be released by end of winter. The works have been supervised by the head of Center of Great Islamic Encyclopedia (CGIE) Kazem Mousavi Brojerdi.
Author says historical textbooks intimidate children
6 Feb 2012 15:14
Farough Safizadeh said his main goal of writing 'Ancient Knowledge for Children and Young Adults' is to reconcile them with history.
Guidebook of Iran
6 Feb 2012 14:34
Iran's Organization of Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism has published a bilingual book on the country's museums and historical monuments.
Oldest manuscript in Iran to be unveiled
1 Feb 2012 15:54
The oldest manuscript at the national library will be unveiled in a ceremony arranged next Sunday (February 5, 2012).
Upcoming book on fatalism in Shahnameh
31 Jan 2012 12:19
Iraj Bahrami, Shahnameh researcher, announced the completion of a research volume on the concept of fate and fatalism in Shahnameh.
Society of Zoroastrian Students to hold 5th book reading contest
30 Jan 2012 11:12
The 5th edition of Society of Zoroastrian Students' book reading contest will be held on Feb.16. "The Little Prince", "Xenophon's Cyrus the great: the arts of leadership and war" and "The Alchemist" will be the competition's books.
50-year History of Iran underway
29 Jan 2012 14:56
Manager of Negah-e Moaser Publications announced the publication of "The 50-Year History of Iran: sociopolitical transformations 1892-1942".
By Farzaneh Doosti
28 Jan 2012 16:14
During the critical session on book 'Old Games in Iran', author Dr Ali Bolukbashi said the book depicts oldest signs and symbols found in ancient ritual games and their structures while it also probes into mythological interpretation of them. For instance, swinging is an ancient playful hobby in Iran that stands for the flight of Jamshid Pishdadi in Nowruz Festival.
A double-edged knife called historical novel
25 Jan 2012 12:59
Rahim Shabaneh, researcher says reading some historical novels can be beneficial and attract individual's attention to history, yet they can be harmful as well and may damage the ability to perceive historical reality.
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