History

Parviz Narenjiha (1939–1993) belongs to the generation of Iranian voice actors whose distinctive tones shaped several decades of the country’s film and television landscape. His voice, warm yet authoritative, carried a resonance that immediately captured the listener’s attention. Whether voicing a stern judge, a gentle priest, a comic side character, or a beloved cartoon personality, Narenjiha left behind a body …

Seventy years ago, in the fall of 1955, Tehran experienced one of the most unusual and eye-catching cultural episodes of the decade—an event that merged fashion, international business, diplomacy, and media frenzy. The story of the seven French models who arrived in the Iranian capital as part of a promotional campaign for the prestigious clothing and perfume company Caron is …

Mehrabad International Airport is one of the oldest and most important airports in Iran, located in the western part of Tehran. The airport was officially established in 1938 and was named after the former village of Mehrabad, which once existed in the same area. For decades, Mehrabad served as Iran’s main international gateway before most international flights were transferred to …

Lily Golestan, born Leyli Taqvi Shirazi on 13 July 1944 in Tehran, stands as one of the most influential cultural figures in contemporary Iran. Known primarily as a translator, gallery founder, cultural activist, and intellectual voice, she is also a living bridge between Iran’s modern literary heritage and its post-revolutionary artistic struggles. As the daughter of the renowned writer and …

Frank Sinatra (1915–1998) occupies a singular position in twentieth-century popular culture. A voice that defined American popular song, a screen presence that bridged romance and grit, and a public life woven through politics, celebrity, and controversy—Sinatra was far more than an entertainer. By the mid-1970s, he was already a living legend, an artist whose career had spanned swing, jazz, pop …

In 1892, the first Iranian railway line dedicated to passenger transportation began operating between Tehran and the ancient city of Rey, marking a significant moment in the country’s modernization. This short but influential railway stretched approximately 8 kilometers, linking Tehran Station—situated near the Khorasan Gate, in the area known today as Qiyam Square and Kowsar Park—to the station adjacent to …

The final days of Aban 1344 (November 1965) stand out in Iran’s collective memory as a time when devotion, craftsmanship, culture, and communal emotion converged in a unique and unforgettable event. The journey of the newly constructed shrine of Hazrat Abolfazl al-Abbas (AS)—Qamar Bani Hashem, the loyal brother of Imam Hussein (AS)—from Isfahan to Karbala was not merely a logistical …

Habibollah Asgarovaladi (May 2, 1932 – November 14, 2013) remains one of the most influential and enduring figures in the political history of post-revolutionary Iran. His life, which spanned from the late Pahlavi era to the height of the Islamic Republic’s political transformations, reflects the evolution of conservative politics, the role of the Iranian bazaar class, and the internal debates …

In November 1975, an ordinary afternoon on one of Tehran’s bustling streets turned into an unforgettable moment, frozen forever by the lens of photographer Jafar Daniali. The incident was deceptively simple in its origins: a conflict between a teenage street vendor and a passerby over the value of a five-rial coin. Yet the sudden escalation of the argument into a …

Dubai Opera stands as one of the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks—an architectural masterpiece and a world-class performing arts venue that brings global talent to the heart of Downtown Dubai. Nestled beside the Burj Khalifa and overlooking the dazzling Dubai Fountain, it offers a spectacular setting where art, elegance, and innovation meet. Inspired by the graceful shape of a traditional …