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Luxury and Power review: boozed-up Persians and Greeks on a 500-year bender

Centuries of conflict between the civilisations of Persia and Greece are chiefly captured through elaborate drinking vessels in this lively – and occasionally puzzling – show

The Guardian - UK

Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece at the British Museum review - our world looks too shabby for this stuff

This gorgeous exhibition shows that even if the Greeks thought the Persians were effete decadents, they shared a taste for the finer things in life

Evening Standard

Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals

A new ancient DNA study help confirm, but also "contradict and complicate" the historical narrative that Swahilis paired up with Persians 1,000 years ago in East Africa.

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What is Nowruz and how is the Persian New Year celebrated?

Some 300 million people celebrate Nowruz, which has been observed for more than 3,000 years in different regions.

Al Jazeera

What is Nowruz? How and when is the festival celebrated by Iranian people around the world?

Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years.

Evening Standard

How to choose the right perfume for different occasions

Matching perfumes to certain occasions and events make as much sense as picking out the perfect outfit. Different scents conjure up different emotions and energies, thus setting the mood for your chosen activity. We spoke to Dimple Fouzdar, a veteran perfumer whose ancestors led victories in enterprise to Europe and…

The Times of India

Report: Mass Grave of ISIS Victims Found in Syria's Palmyra

Syrian authorities found a mass grave in the historic town of Palmyra with bodies of victims of the militant ISIS group, which controlled the area years ago, Syria's state news agency said Friday. According to the report on SANA, the mass grave was discovered near the second-century Roman amphitheater. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Iranian night bringing the delights of Persia to Belfast

With surprise guests, this family-friendly show is one for everyone to enjoy, soaking up the culture of Iran and beyond

Belfast Live

Best Persian restaurants in London: Where to celebrate Nowruz in the capital

Stupendous stews, gorgeously grilled kababs and mountains of saffron-topped rice. Piers Zangana picks London’s finest Persian cooking

Evening Standard

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