Essays
Read Before You Go
Essays on Persian heritage, Achaemenid history, and the cultural memory that makes Shushan a destination worth understanding before it becomes a destination worth visiting.
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The Palace That Remembers
What the ruins of Susa still whisper to those who listen closely enough.
6 min read
What Persepolis Teaches About Hospitality
The banquet halls of the Achaemenid Empire were designed for more than feasting.
7 min read
The Persian Diaspora's Most Beautiful Cities
From Isfahan to Shiraz, the cities that carry the memory of an empire.