Iranian Revolution: What caused it and what was the outcome?
On February 11, 1979, the ruling Iranian monarch, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was overthrown while overseas. As a result, the state of Iran was made an Islamic republic under the...
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Ibn Sina (aka Avicenna): Life, Accomplishments and Major Works of the Renowned Persian Polymath
It’s common knowledge that the advances in modern medicine are the result of numerous centuries of research, development and experimentation. However, unbeknownst to many people, a large number of those...
Parthian Empire: History, Culture, Expansion, Accomplishments, & Decline
In 247 BCE, the Parthian Empire was born, and over the years, it grew into one of the ancient world’s most powerful and biggest empires. At its peak, it stretched...
Achaemenid Empire: Timeline and Major Facts
The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the first Persian Empire, was the famed ancient Iranian empire that emerged in prominence and might following the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Not...
Jabir ibn Hayyan: Greatest Achievements and Discoveries
Jabir ibn Hayyan was an 8th century famous Arab scientists, philosopher, and pharmacist. Due to the immense contribution he had in the fields of alchemy and chemistry, he came to...
