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Iran and Israel, Persia and the Jewish Survival: A Hopeful Reflection
Engraving after a miniature by Jean Fouquet (ca. 1420 -1477/1481). Engraving by Chevignard. Photo credit via Meisterdrucke
We are in a dark place right now. But, it was not always like that, and it will not always stay like that. We must remain hopeful and trust our true human values. In the wise words of the Persian sage, the philosopher of love, Hafez, we must not despair, but walk on. Carpe diem
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
Historian George Santayana wrote those words in 1905. The quote is a reminder from the past, about the past, that is even more important today.
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First published on 12 July 2013
Ferdowsi the saviour of persia, culture, language, heritage, and civilisation
'When asked recently why the vast majority of Egyptians, the heirs to a great pre-Islamic civilization, speak Arabic rather than Coptic, a leading Egyptian historian replied: ‘Because we had no Ferdowsi.’
‘Ferdowsi wrote the Shahnameh primarily to preserve Persian history, language, and cultural identity, especially in the face of increasing Arab influence following the Arab conquest of Persia. He aimed to revive and celebrate Iran's pre-Islamic heritage, ensuring it wouldn't be forgotten.’
The Lessons of Ferdowsi for Modern Iran
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First posted on 25 May 2021
Poems! Symphonies of Light, Love, Hope, and Beauty
June Solstice: Shortest and Longest Day of the Year
Sunrise at Stonehenge on the day of the June solstice. After this, the Sun rises a bit farther south each day.
Photo credit: Max Alexander/ Via The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)
‘The sun ascends, a golden eye,
A beacon bright against the sky.
The world awakes, in gentle grace,
With summer's warmth, and time's embrace.
The longest day, a vibrant hue,
Reflects the spirit, fresh and new.
The trees stand tall, a verdant choir,
Their leaves ablaze with summer fire.
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