Persian Realm

ROYAL CURTSY: Iran's Royal Family At Spain's Crown Prince's Wedding (2004)

Crown Prince Reza with Wife Princess Yasmine and Mother Shahbanou followed by Officer of the Spanish Royal Guards during Wedding Ceremonies of Crown Prince Felipe of Spain and Laetizia Ortiz, May 22nd 2004. >>>

PERSIAN PHANTOM: Ramin Karimloo in "Love Never Dies" (BBC Persian)

BBC Persian interview of Opera Singer/Actor Ramin Karimloo who is playing in the sequal to Andrew Lloyd Webber's Long Lasting Opera "The Phantom of the Opera" . Watch Here >>>

HISTORY FORUM: Marvin Zonis on IRI Press TV's "Lion and Eagle"

An interview by IRI's Press TV of Historian Academic Marvin Zonis author of "Majestic Failure: The Fall of the Shah". He talks of his pre-Revolution Iran experience and describes the Shah as essentially a "weak man".  Watch Here >>>

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RINGO JAAN ;0)

Let’s all wish a hearty “Happy birthday!” to Ringo Starr, who was born Richard Starkey exactly 70 years ago today. Well a Day Late if You are on this side of the Atlantic ... PEACE & LOVE

 

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WORLD CUP FINAL WILL BE ROYAL ! ;0)

Whatever the Outcome between Spain or Holland Sunday ... THE WORLD CUP FINAL WILL BE ROYAL ! ;0) I Will Support Spain's Crown But May The Best Win!>>>

PERSIAN JAMES BOND: Fardin in "The Man From Tehran" (1968)

Mohamad Ali Fardin and Pouran in a James Bond Spoof shot in Lebanon titled "The Man From Tehran" also known under the title "Storm Over Petra" ( Toufan bar farase Petra ) A Cocktail of Sex and Adventure. Watch Here >>>

NOSTALGIA: Arg-é Bam (Bam Citadel), Iran, 1956

A silent color film sequence of Arg-é Bam, the adobe Citadel of Bam, Iran, from 1956. This sequence is from amateur filmmaker John W. Rowe's travelogue of a car rally between Geneva, Switzerland and Bombay, India. Watch Here >>>

KNIGHTHOOD: Officer Takes Oath of Loyalty to Reza Shah and Country (1938)

Reza Shah Lowers an Iranian Heraldic Flag as an Officer of the Army kneels and Kisses it in Loyalty. Photo taken from a Military Magazine of the time. (circa 1938)

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NOOR GRADUATES: Princess Noor Pahlavi's High School Graduation Photos

Princess Noor Pahlavi Eldest Daughter of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and Princess Yasmine Pahlavi graduates from The Bullis School in the state of Maryland  Family gathering to celebrate the proud occasion. >>>

PEOPLE OF THE WIND: Shusha Guppy's Oscar Nominated Documentary (1976)

Directed by Anthony Howarth People of the Wind (1976) and narrated by Shusha Guppy and with the vocal participation of James Mason, the Oscar and Golden Globe Nominated Documentary on the hazardous yearly Bakhtiari migration. Watch Here  >>>

A LIFE DEDICATED TO IRAN's CULTURE: Dr. Ehsan Yarshater 90th Birthday Celebrated at ISIS (May 30th, 2010)

In celebration of the 90th birthday of renowned scholar and ISIS's first president, Dr. Ehsan Yarshater, during the 8th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Iranian Studies (ISIS). >>>

ROYAL CURTSY: Crown Prince Reza Godfather to Belgium's Prince Prince Laurent's Daughter (2004)

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi of Iran at the christening of first daughter to Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium. Seen here with Bulgaria's Crown Prince Kardam of Tirnovo and wife Princess Miríam. >>>

ROYALTY: Holland Greets Shah of Iran with Pomp and Circumstance (1959)

Dutch TV reports on Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard Greeting the Shah of Iran for a Short State Visit.(circa 1959) >>>

HISTORY OF IDEAS: Marquis de Sade and "Sadism" ( Channel 4 Documentary)

Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade (1740 –1814) was a French aristocrat, revolutionary and writer famous for his libertine sexuality and lifestyle with an emphasis on violence. The term "sadism" is derived from his name. (WARNING PG-13) >>>

pictory: Nude Scene with Marjane prior to becoming an MKO Icon (1970's)

Pop Singer Marjan in a love scene with Saeed Rad during a brief period when she was trying to make it big in the movies. (1970's). Music Medley.  >>>