History

Over the years, many actors and public figures in the film and television industry have spoken out in support of Palestinian rights. Their statements have come through interviews, social media posts, protest participation, open letters, and humanitarian advocacy. While their views differ in tone and emphasis, they often focus on human rights, international law, and the humanitarian impact of the …

Madonna, often called the “Queen of Pop,” is more than a music star—she is a symbol of reinvention, artistic freedom, and cultural influence. In Morocco, as in many parts of the world, her presence is felt through music, fashion, and the conversations she sparks about identity, tradition, and modernity. Even when she is not physically present, her global image travels …

The American Film Institute Awards (AFI Awards) are annual honors presented by the American Film Institute to recognize outstanding achievements in film and television. Established in 2000, the awards celebrate excellence in storytelling, artistic merit, and cultural impact rather than following traditional competitive categories. Each year, AFI selects a list of the Top 10 Films and Top 10 Television Programs …

The official unveiling decree associated with the reign of Reza Shah stands among the most controversial and transformative policies of early twentieth-century state reform. Announced formally in December 1935 and implemented publicly in January of the following year, the measure sought to abolish the traditional covering of women in public spaces and replace it with Western-style dress codes. The policy …

Gholamreza Takhti (September 25, 1930 – January 17, 1967), widely known by the honorary title “Jahanpahlavan Takhti” (Champion of the World), stands as one of the most admired figures in the history of freestyle wrestling and modern social culture of his homeland. He was not only a celebrated athlete, but also a symbol of ethical conduct, humility, courage, and public …

Houshang Ansari remains one of the most emblematic yet lesser-known figures of Iran’s late Pahlavi period: a man whose life traced an extraordinary arc from provincial hardship to the highest levels of diplomacy, finance, and international power. Photographer, journalist, diplomat, oil executive, economic strategist, and later an exiled financier, Ansari embodied the Shah’s technocratic project—an elite class of Western-oriented administrators …

Nasser Mohammad Rezaei, known to audiences and colleagues by his artistic stage name Shahroz Ramtin, stands among the notable yet often under-remembered figures of Iran’s pre-revolutionary performing arts. Born in Tehran in 1942, Ramtin belonged to a generation of Iranian artists whose careers unfolded during a decisive period of cultural modernization, artistic experimentation, and political transformation. His life and professional …

Until the first half of the 1950s, firewood vendors were among the most essential yet overlooked figures in the daily life of Tehran. In an era when modern energy sources such as kerosene, gas oil, and later piped gas had not yet become widespread, firewood was the primary and most reliable fuel for heating homes, cooking food, and sustaining daily …

Dariush Asadzadeh (December 1, 1923 – September 2, 2019) was one of the most enduring and versatile figures of modern performing arts in his country. Active for more than seven decades, he left a lasting mark on theater, cinema, radio, television, and cultural historiography. His career unfolded across multiple generations, political transformations, and artistic movements, allowing him to become both …

The month of 1340 in the Iranian calendar marked a significant moment in the cultural and political life of Iran, a time when modernization was no longer merely a slogan but a visible, tangible project that extended into everyday life, technology, and even personal taste. Among the many symbolic events of that period, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi’s visit to the …