Persian Realm

YASMIN's MISSION: The Foundation For the Children of Iran ( 2010 Gala Photos)

The Arts for Children Benefit for the Foundation was a beautiful event and - thanks to the support of generous donors it was able to raise more than $300,000 for the work of the Foundation. >>>

KNIGHTHOOD: Shah Pins Medal on Young Boy (1973)

Shah Pins Medal on Young Boy.Don't know for what particular event or merits ? Maybe he is the son of a deceased Officer ?  photo from Military Magazine (1973). >>>

HISTORY FORUM: David Starkey - Return Of The King (5 Parts)

David Starkey tells the remarkable story of King Charles II, who secured the restoration of the English monarchy in 1660 upon then end of Oliver Cromwell's Religious Theocracy. Watch Here >>>

SHAH RAFT: Shah and Shahbanou Leave Iran as Bakhtiar Named Prime Minister (1979)

On January 16, 1979 the Shah and the Shahbanou leave Iran as Nationalist Shapour Bakhtiar in named to form a new government in a bid to save the country from Religious Fundamentalism. Watch HQ Video Footage >>>

FOR KING AND COUNTRY: Vice-Admiral Kamal Habibollahi Press Conference after Tabarzin Takeover (1981)

Vice-Admiral Kamal Habibollahi Of the Imperial Iranian Navy who masterminded the Tabarzin Operation. Press Conference August 14 1981. >>>

A Thought For Our Fellow Balouch Brothers and Sisters

Baluchistan is a region situated in the South-West of Asia and it extends between Iran ( Sistan and Baluchestan) , Pakistan and Afghanistan. Baloutch Music and Dance Medley. Watch Here  >>>

WOMEN GET TO VOTE: Female Crowd Gratefully Gather At Shah's Palace (1963)

September 11 1963 Photo featuring women in Tehran throng to the palace of the Shah of Iran to extend their thanks to their Monarch for granting them the right to vote. 8 Years ahead of Switzerland (1971). >>>

IRANIAN SOLIDARNOSC: Nazanin Afshin Jam and Marietje Schaake Dutch MEP on Human Rights In Iran

Nazanin Afshin-Jam recently had meetings with various members of the european parliament from many countries and different political parties regarding Iran's grave and ongoing human rights violations this week. >>>

THE PERSIAN AMBASSADOR : Omid Djalili In The Pride and Racial Prejudice

Omid Djalili cast as Mirza Abul Hassan Khan Ambassador Extraordinary from his Majesty the Shah of Persia to H.R.H the Prince Regent of Great Britain 1809. From the Omid Djalili Show- Episode Pride and Racial Prejudice >>>

ROYALTY: Princess Beatrix Visits Tehran, Iran (1960's)

Princess Béatrix of the Netherland's ( and Future Queen) State Visit to Iran is greeted by Persian Royals. (circa 1960's) Watch Tv News Footage Here  >>>

pictory: Omar Khayyam Wins Kentucky Derby (1917)

British-born Thoroughbred racehorse who was sold as a yearling to an American racing partnership and who became the first foreign-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Named after Persian Poet Omar Khayyam. >>>

AGATHA CHRISTIE IN PERSIA: Trailer of "Ten Little Indians" (1974)

Trailer for the 1974 film version of Agatha Christie's 1939 novel, "Ten Little Indians" aka "And Then There Were None" Shot in Iran at various locations notably Shah Abbas Hotel in Isfahan, Persepolis near Shiraz and the Bam Citadel. >>>

KNIGHTHOOD: Amin Maalouf bestowed with the 2010 "Prince of Asturias Award" for Literature

Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf author of such classics as "Leo Africanus," "Samarkand" and "The Gardens of Light" was awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for literature Wednesday ahead of 27 other candidates. >>>

MON CINEMA: Son of Sinbad - RKO Pictures (1955)

In ancient Persia , poet Omar Khayyám (Vincent Price) wanders the streets in search of his friend, Sinbad(Dale Robertson), the son and namesake of the great adventurer, and finds him outside the Khalif's palace. Watch Here >>>

EMPRESS OF THE ARTS: David Nasser Khalili, Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, and Ghass Rouzkhosh

Iranian Art Collector David Nasser Khalili, Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, and Iranian painter Ghass Rouzkhosh who has just released his autobiography. Paris Gallery Exhibit currently under the patronage of Robert Hossein. >>>