Reza Vatandoust: Persia uber ales
The Eyeraninan has published some interesting answers to Vatandoust's article.
Speaking of Persia, Persians and the history of the world, I have recently started playing Civilization again. The game that gave me a slap on the wrist when I was in highschool. I used to play Civ 1 during the exam season right after every exam (heck, who needed to study History when there was Civilization).
Civ3 follows the same concept as Civ1 but with a little touch-up on the graphics and of course the enhanced design. It's one of the most interesting games I have ever played, but watch out, it can be quite addictive as well. Oh yea, I'm gonna spend the whole thanksgiving weekend playing Civ3 and I'm gonna choose "Persia" and rule the world this time! :-)