History

The story of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s visit to Isfahan, Iran, in the early 1970s is one that intertwines art, culture, controversy, and tragedy. Pasolini, an influential figure in Italian neorealism, was known not only for his powerful films that explored mythological and philosophical themes but also for his provocative personal views and avant-garde lifestyle. His trip to Isfahan to shoot …

Homeland’s pavilion at the 1967 Montreal Expo, designed by the celebrated architect Abdol-Aziz Mirza Farmanfarmaian, was a true architectural marvel. It seamlessly combined Homeland’s rich historical legacy with its aspirations for a modern future. Farmanfarmaian, an innovative figure in Persian modern architecture, brought his deep appreciation for traditional Persian design to the global stage with this pavilion, representing Iran at …

Ahmad Ali Masoud Ansari is a pivotal figure in Iranian history and one of the most trusted confidants and financial advisors to Reza Pahlavi, the former Crown Prince of Iran. His life and career provide a glimpse into the complicated political and financial dynamics of the Pahlavi regime and the aftermath of its downfall, particularly after the 1979 Revolution. Ansari’s …

In the vibrant and transformative years before the Revolution, Tehran’s nightlife was booming, and cabaret culture was at the heart of the city’s entertainment scene. One of the most prominent figures in this bustling world was Mohammad Karim Arbab (1308 – 4 Aban 1351). Known as one of the most influential cabaret owners and a major player in Iran’s entertainment …

On the morning of October 30, 1964 (Mehr 8, 1343 in the Iranian calendar), in the heart of Tehran, Topkhaneh Square, an event took place that would forever mark the trajectory of Iran’s criminal justice system. The public execution of Hoshang Varamini and Safar Ali Rahimi, two infamous criminals, stood as a symbolic moment in Iranian history, triggering significant social …

Hamidreza Sohilian, born on 28 April 1333 in the capital of Iran, was a remarkable figure in Iranian military aviation, particularly known for his role during the Iran-Iraq War. A man of exceptional faith, loyalty, and courage, he became one of the most dedicated Cobra helicopter pilots in the Air Force, making significant contributions to Iran’s defense. His legacy is …

William Franklin Holden (né Beedle Jr.; April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981) was an American actor and one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1950s. Holden won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film Stalag 17 (1953) and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for the …

Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founding members, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut. The killing of the powerful militant group’s longtime leader sent shockwaves throughout Lebanon and the Middle East, where he has been a dominant political and military figure for more than three …

On Mehr 5, 1360 (September 27, 1981), Tehran experienced one of the most devastating and organized terrorist acts in its modern history. This calculated attack was orchestrated by the Mujahideen-e Khalq (MEK), a militant group that once claimed to fight for the freedom of the Iranian people but had turned its back on the very principles it proclaimed to uphold. …

Homeland Women’s Volleyball League includes various women’s volleyball leagues in Homeland. At the same time, championship volleyball matches were also held in Homeland, in which the representatives of the provinces faced each other. At the end of the Pahlavi era, in 1354, the Women’s Volleyball Club Cup started to be held at the national level under the name of Shahbanu …