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Richard Foltz is a cultural historian specializing in the broader Iranian world. He has published 12 books and hundreds of articles, and his work has appeared in a dozen languages. His recent book, 'The Ossetes: Modern-Day Scythians of the Caucasus' was published by Bloomsbury Publishers in 2022. Foltz's research interests encompass Iran, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, focusing on the Silk Road, Tajiks, Ossetia, and Mughal India. He also explores various religions of Iran, including Zoroastrianism, Yezidism, Mithraism, Manichaeism, and Uatsdin. His notable publications include works such as 'History of the Tajiks: Iranians of the East' and 'Iran: A World History.' He has taught graduate seminars and reading courses on topics such as Ancient Iran and Religions of the Silk Road.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.