Tag: Iran
World Mythology Warnings for TODAY #1: The Devil Tyrant of Iran
Welcome, dear readers, to the very first installment of our article series World Mythology Warnings for TODAY. This is I, your humble guide Zeffs Amman, alongside the writers’ crew at AllThatHistory, for…
This Place Near Iran Affects World Oil Prices – From History to Consequences
There’s this narrow but vital place of water near Iran that has witnessed millennia of world maritime trade, diplomatic gambits and geopolitical rivalries. Stretching between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of…
Not Only Trump: History of President F-Bombs & Profanity – From Lincoln to Biden
WARNING: This article contains strong vulgarity and unbiased facts. We strongly advise to either turn away if you’re sensitive, or to enjoy with amusement if you don’t mind. For those who don’t…
Of War & Hope: Lessons From History For Israel & Iran
Once again history repeats itself. The Middle East finds itself in the grip of a catastrophic conflict, with recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran inflicting devastating losses. Recent missile strikes, including…
Ancient Underground City of Water Found Beneath Iran’s Abarkuh
Researchers investigating under a collection of five historic houses in the city of Abarkuh in Iran’s Yazd province have found something long suspected. An underground city stretches out below the modern one,…
Shahr-i Sokhta: How to Play the Oldest Board Game in the World, Iranian Edition
In 1922 the British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley discovered something unexpected during his excavation of the Royal Cemetery of Ur, in Mesopotamia. Amidst the grave goods and treasures he uncovered a rectangular…