Persian Realm

NOT THE FIRST TIME:Reza Shah breaks off diplomatic ties with France (1938)

Insulted Reza Shah breaks off diplomatic ties with France over the Use of the word "Chat" (as in "Cat") instead of "Chah" in French Media. Just imagine if they had used the word "Chatte" ? ;0) >>>

SAPRISTI : Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson announce Tintin Movie Project

Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson announce their Tintin Movie Project and the Opening of the Tintin Museum at the Angouleme Comic Book Convention. The Secret of the Unicorn has already wrapped up and due in 2011. >>>

ROYALTY: Shah in Front of a "Persepolis" Depiction in Marble (Marmar) Palace (1973)

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi posing for a photograph at the Marble Palace with a Canvas of Persepolis aka Takhteh Jamshid the Palace of the Aechamenid Kings in the background. October, 30th, 1973 AD >>>

REPUBLICAN OFFSPRING: Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Savak Prison (1970's)

A file photo from Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani in Savak prison. Rafsanjani became a prominent revolutionary figurehead after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 helping create and lead the Expediency Discernment Council. (circa 1970's) >>>

pictory: American Documentary "Iran: Between Two Worlds" (1954)

The documentary is titled Iran: Between Two Worlds - 1954 - It is an excellent portrayal of the daily life of people living in Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahen. >>>

PRINCE OF PERSIA: Ali Reza Pahlavi upon Graduation at Harvard University (1988)

Prince Ali Reza, (Second in Line to the Peacock Throne after his brother Crown Prince Reza) upon Graduation at Harvard University as a PhD student in ancient Iranian studies. (June 1988) >>>

pictory:Lily Amir Arjomand Receives Cultural Medal Award at Czechoslovakia Embassy (1971)

Tehran Embassy of Czechoslovakia 1971: Lily Amir Arjomand Receives Cultural Medal Award. Lily Amir Arjomand was Managing Director of the Institute For The Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon). >>>

ROYALTY AND THE PEOPLE: Shah and Shahbanou Visit Schoolchildren (1970's)

Iran's Royals met enthusiastically by schoolgirls and their teachers during a surprise visit to a local school in the country. (circa 1970's) >>>

ROYAL COURT:Court Officials at Golestan Palace's Salaam Ceremony (1970's)

Court Minister Abdol Ali (Aid to then Prime Minister Amir Abbas Hoveyda) and Ambassador Amir Aslan Afshar (third from left) Chief of Protocol at the Imperial Court amongst fellow colleagues.(Circa Mid 1970's) >>>

ROYAL CURTSY: Shahbanou Farah Escorted by Danish Officer to Royal Wedding (2004)

Shahbanou Farah's Prestige remains Intact in Europe, where she is loved and respected by many including reigning Royal Families. A Danish Officer Escorts Iran's Empress to Wedding Ceremony of Dutch Crown Prince. >>>

Abbas Milani on Sadighi's Missed Opportunity and Bakhtiar's Premiership

A talk with historian Abbas Milani on Shapour Bakhtiar's Premiership amidst attempts by his rival Gholam Hossein Sadighi to convince the Shah to remain in Iran whilst full executive powers to be entrusted in the premier's cabinet>>>

pictory:2nd Tehran Intern'l Festival of Films For Children, Tehran, Iran (1967)

Homa Zahedi, HIH Shahnaz Pahlavi, HIM Farah Pahlavi and Lily (Jahanara) AmirArjomand, Managing Director of the Institute For The Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults. (Special Thanks to Mrs. Joan Valanejad) >>>

KNIGHTHOOD: Order of the Garter bestowed upon Mohsen Kadivar For Giving me a Bad Name ;0(

The Most Noble Order of the Garter is bestowed upon Hojjatol-Eslam Mohsen Kadivar for his contribution to world Stupidity through lies and distortions. La Ellaho Ellalah, Mohameden Rassullallah ... ( WARNING PG-13) >>>

pictory: Girls in Bikini vs Veiled Women on Caspian Sea, Babolsar (1971)

Two Ways of Life: a middle-aged veiled woman sitting on the beach of the Caspian Sea, is a striking contrast to young bikini-clad girls from Tehran enjoying a weekend near Babolsar (August 23rd, 1971)   >>>

COMIC RELIEF: John Cleese Explains the Advantages of Extremism ;0)

John Cleese shows the pathology of extremism and it's advantages. Why do you think I chose to be a Centrist ? Therefore ... a Monarchist;0)) >>>