Category: History
How a Failed Mission Reshaped U.S. Power
The failed U.S. military mission known as Operation Eagle Claw, launched in April 1980 to rescue American hostages held in … Continue reading ➝
The Story of the 1981 Hostage Release
In 1979, the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was overthrown during the Revolution. The U.S. had previously supported the Shah. After … Continue reading ➝
The Brutal Lebanese Civil War in Photographs, 1975-1989
The Lebanese Civil War was both an internal Lebanese affair and a regional conflict involving a host of regional and … Continue reading ➝
The Life and Legacy of Niloufar Afshar
Niloufar Afshar (also spelled Niloufar or Niloofar) became part of the Pahlavi family legacy through her marriage to Prince Shahram … Continue reading ➝
Democracy on Trial
In August 1953, Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh was overthrown in a coup d’état orchestrated by British and American intelligence services, … Continue reading ➝
Karaj Dam
Karaj Dam, also known as Amir Kabir Dam, is a significant hydro-engineering structure located in the Alborz province, roughly 63 … Continue reading ➝
A Prince’s Farewell
The death of Kamran Mirza, a prominent figure in Persian history and the brother of Emperor Humayun of the Mughal … Continue reading ➝
Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller were married
On this day in 1956, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller were married in a traditional Jewish ceremony—just two days after … Continue reading ➝
wedding just two weeks before tragedy
Diogo Jota’s final social media post before his tragic death showed him and his family beaming with smiles as he … Continue reading ➝
Shahram Shabpareh, member of the Black Cats group
The Black Cats are one of the most legendary and influential bands in the history of music. Formed in the … Continue reading ➝