History

A politician is a person who takes part in government and public affairs. Politicians may work at different levels of government, such as local, state, or national government. Their main responsibilities can include representing the people they serve, discussing public issues, creating laws, and helping make decisions about how government works. Politicians often listen to the concerns and ideas of …

The history of Harley-Davidson is closely connected with the development of American motorcycling. For more than a century, the company has produced motorcycles that have become recognizable throughout the world, and its name has come to represent much more than a particular manufacturer. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have been used for transportation, recreation, touring, competition, law enforcement, and ceremonial purposes. Among the …

Patrick Ali Pahlavi is a member of the Pahlavi dynasty and a figure associated with the complicated question of succession to the Iranian throne after the fall of the monarchy in 1979. His life has been shaped by his family’s position within Iran’s former imperial system, disputes surrounding succession, opposition to the government of his uncle Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, imprisonment, …

A United States embassy is the official diplomatic mission of the U.S. government in another country. Most countries with which the United States has diplomatic relations have a U.S. embassy located in their capital city. The embassy is generally led by a U.S. ambassador, who represents the President of the United States and the U.S. government. An embassy and a …

Maryam Rouhparvar (September 22, 1932 – January 2, 1988) was a prominent Iranian popular singer whose powerful voice and commanding stage presence made her one of the memorable female performers of Iran’s entertainment scene during the 1960s. Although much of her life and career remains relatively obscure compared with some of Iran’s better-documented singers, Rouhparvar occupies an important place in …

Mah-e Asal (Honeymoon) is a black-and-white Iranian film directed by Fereydoun Goleh and written by Goleh in collaboration with Sadroddin Elahi. Produced by Mehdi Mosibi for Sierra Film, the film belongs to the cinematic landscape of the mid-1970s and combines elements of romance, family drama, social conflict, and generational tension. Although its central story revolves around the relationship between Reza …

From the very beginning of its history, cinema has been more than an art form confined to a particular building or dependent on audiences gathering in a dark theater. The moving image has always possessed a remarkable ability to travel. While traditional cinemas invited people to come and sit before the screen, another important part of film history developed around …

Razi High School is one of the well-known and historically significant secondary schools in Tehran. Located on Vali-Asr Street, above the Mirdamad intersection, the school has a long history connected with the development of modern education in the Iranian capital. Over the years, Razi High School has experienced several changes in its location, administration, name, and educational structure. Despite these …

Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz and one of the greatest American composers of the twentieth century. Born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C., Ellington became a pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and cultural icon whose career lasted for more than five decades. His music transformed the possibilities of the …