For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf ...

Cats have long memories when it comes to perceived betrayal, and being left behind during a vacation definitely qualifies, in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Persian cats, with their luscious coats and distinctively ...

As you can see, Atchoum has quite a bit more fur than other Persian cats. "Werewolf syndrome" is technically called ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel trends and wellness and family travel. I’ve always been a fan of Persian food. Ravagh is a restaurant in my ...

The etymology of Persian words is not always very familiar to the public. In contrast, the roots of words in other languages, such as Arabic and English, are more accessible. For example, it is easy ...

Sanctions on Iran were all about oil, right? Yes, but a little-known fact is that the international sanctions imposed over the past decade to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions had a devastating effect on ...

The essential values of khastegari remain entrenched in Persian-Jewish life in Los Angeles, with parental involvement replacing dating apps and bar scenes in the dating lives of many young Persians.

Sara Akhavan is a writer, creative director, and marketing professional living in Southern California by way of North Carolina. For many Persian families, a meal is a kind of performance. It’s saffron ...