Category: History
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 ➝
Menashe Ozrapour, Holocaust survivor
Menashe Ozrapour was a Holocaust survivor whose life story stands as a testament to human resilience, endurance, and the unyielding … Continue reading ➝
Mehrabad in 1979
In early 1979, Mehrabad Airport in Tehran became a scene of intense uncertainty, fear, and desperation as thousands of sought … Continue reading ➝
The Voice of Sorrow and Strength
Bergen was the youngest of seven children. After her parents’ divorce, she moved to Ankara with her mother. Her musical … Continue reading ➝
From Khatami’s surprise greeting to how to pick a new Pope
In 2005, then-Iranian President Mohammad Khatami attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II. The news of the Iranian president’s … Continue reading ➝