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On translation, literature, language, and culture.

To ‘D’ or not to ‘D’, that’s the question.

Even though English is not my first language, I always thought the English speaking world is not speaking correct English. When it comes to...

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How to Choose a Farsi Translator

A friend of mine recently graduated from one of the most prestigious universities in Tehran. She told me that while the university has a...

Are Farsi and Arabic the Same?

I was waiting for the elevator on the 9th floor of a quiet office building in midtown. It was noon and I was headed...

Sassanid Art

Ancient Persian Art (Sassanid Art) Articles The Sassanid Art was created by the ingenuity of its founder Ardashir and moved towards excellence in a...