The Iranian haircut police
With their annual crackdown on ‘un-Islamic’ hairstyles and clothes, travelers in Iran should be wary of the risks with sporting an unorthodox look.
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Iran
The Food of Iran
Like most Middle Eastern food cultures, mealtimes in Iran are considered a precious family affair. Food is often served in abundance, as a way to encourage sociability, the positive energies conjured of and by a mass gathering, but also to pre-empt the arrival of unexpected guests at the table.
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The Persian Garden
Read on to learn about the key features of Persian gardens and the influence they have had on Europe and beyond.
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Ancient Greece
The ancient Greeks as a civilisation have arguably affected the Western World more than any other in history. Their contributions of science, philosophy, architecture, politics and drama are felt every day by the modern world. However, the Ancient Greeks were never part of a Greece as we know it today.
Read MoreThe Persian Diaspora
The Persian diaspora currently numbers at around 4.5 million people around the world. A significant portion of this population lives
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