Along with Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great is seen as the greatest military commander of all time, but having defeated the first global empire in the world, the Persian empire founded by Cyrus the Great, he is the de facto… Continue Reading →
As forms of government changed from monarchies to republic, and the industrial & technological revolutions shifted the power base to the West, we have seen the wealthiest people go from rulers to industrialists. This past week, the Canadian government introduced… Continue Reading →
Iran’s history is rooted in charismatic, visionary leaders who were able to command the attention and loyalty of its people. Today is the birthday of Zarathustra, or Zoroaster or Zartosht, the founder of Zoroastrianism. A religion with one creator but… Continue Reading →
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