http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/08/iran-archaeology/del-giudice-t...
The link connects to an excellent National Geographic article on Iran. I've been fortunate to know a few Persians, mostly Baha'is but also a few Christians. I've always been impressed by them. I've also been a fan of Persian art for as long as I can remember. Regardless of current politics, I've always felt the Persian character is badly misrepresented in the West. The article's a good read.
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