History

Yul Brynner (Russian: Юлий Борисович Бринер), born July 11, 1920, and deceased October 10, 1985, stands as one of the most distinctive and enduring figures of twentieth-century stage and film acting. Known worldwide for his commanding presence, resonant voice, and unmistakable shaved head, Brynner forged a career that bridged Broadway and Hollywood at a time when both industries were undergoing …

The early 1950s marked a decisive turning point in the history of Tehran’s urban development. As Iran’s capital expanded rapidly in population, geography, and economic complexity, the shortcomings of traditional urban infrastructure became increasingly visible. Among the most pressing challenges was the issue of food supply—particularly meat production and distribution—which directly affected public health, municipal order, and the daily lives …

Giti Darogar (Giti Jamal): A Forgotten Iranian Name in the Early History of Global Cinema Few names in the long and winding history of cinema are as obscure, and at the same time as astonishing, as that of Giti Darogar, also known in international artistic circles as Giti Jamal. Her story stands at the intersection of Iranian industrial modernity, European …

Hamideh Khairabadi (December 20, 1924 – April 2010), universally known by her artistic name Nadereh, occupies a singular and irreplaceable position in the history of Iranian performing arts. With a career spanning more than five decades across theater, cinema, and television, Khairabadi became one of the most recognizable faces of Iranian visual culture. She is widely remembered and honored as …

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 …