- Section
- Stuff I Looked Up
- Type
- Explanation
- Date
- September 8, 2021
- Words
- 266
“It’s an alternative name for Iran. The term ‘Persia’ is considered a relic of ancient times by most, and usage of it usually implies a historical reference to Iran. In 1935, the reigning shah announced that the country would henceforth be referred to by its modern name of ‘Iran.’ This wasn’t…”