"On October 23, the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the millennial anniversary of the Persian epic poem ""The Shahnameh"" or ""Book of Kings"" with an exhibit of 19 rare watercolors, along with two copies of the book and various metal artifacts depicting characters. ""Feridun Strikes Zahak With The Ox-Headed Mace,"" Tabriz, Iran, circa 1525, from ""The Shahnameh"" (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi Photos courtesy of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C."
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