Persian Realm

ROYAL AIRLINES: Iran Air Pilots (1970's)

A walk down the memory lane with the Iran Air Pilots and Their Flying Machines. Those magnificent men in their flying machines,They go up diddley up-up, they go down diddley down-down! ... >>>

DECISIVE BATTLES: The Battle of Carrhae between Parthia and Rome in 53 BC

The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC was a decisive victory for the Parthian Spahbod Surena over the Roman general Crassus near the town of Carrhae (now the present-day ruins of Harran, Turkey). Watch Here >>>

CANNES: Binoche, Kiarostami, Shirine and the English Patient

The 63rd Edition of the International Cannes Film Festival is preparing to mesmerize the Cinema World in a few weeks with Tim Burton at the Jury's Helm. Kiarostami's much expected 'Certified Copy' will Premier. See exclusive photos  >>>

UNITED ARTISTS : Manoocher Vossough and Googoosh Re-United in London For The First Time in 30 Years

Pahlavi Era Film Star Manoocher Vossough and Pop Diva Googoosh in London Re United Again For the first time in 30 Years>>>

ROYAL WHISKERS: Nasseredin Shah Get's His Moustache trimmed (19th century)

Qajar King Nasseredin Shah get's his whiskers trimmed by a European Barber as Persian Court Servants Assist him. (circa 19th century) >>>

pictory: Documentary on Persepolis filmed in 1931 by University of Chicago archaeologists

In 1933, the Oriental Institute of the University Chicago archaeologists working at Persepolis, clearing the ruined palaces of Kings Darius, Xerxes, and their Achaemenid Persian successors>>>

pictory: Political Pluralism and Freedom of Press in Pahlavi Iran (1961)

BBC's Panorama visits Iran in 1961 in this revealing documentary on the level of social freedoms and progress enjoyed by Iranians at the time. University Students are asked about the Freedom of the Press and Politics. >>>

HISTORY FORUM: David Starkey explains Henry VIII -The Imperial King (6 Parts)

History essentially remembers King Henry VIII and his 6 wives two of whom he beheaded. Yet there is Much more to this gargantuesque royal persona who greatly shaped the British Monarchy as we know it today. Watch Here

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ROYAL CURTSY: Omid Djalili Shares a Joke with Prince Charles (LONDON - JULY 06, 2009)

Business in the Community President Prince Charles, Prince of Wales shares a joke with comedian Omid Djalili (R) during the 2009 Business in the Community Awards for Excellence at Clarence House on July 6, 2009 in London, England. >>>

pictory: Egyptian President Sadat Opposes True Islam To IRI's "Khomeinism" (1979/1980)

Egyptian President Sadat talking about Islam opposes it's values to those of Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini and what he calls "Khomeinism". Sadat the Man of Peace was Assassinated by Fundamentalists on 6 October 1981. >>>

DOUGLAS CANNES: Wall Street 2 To Open at Cannes Film Festival (12 to 23 may 2010)

Oliver Stone's Sequel to Wall Street (1987) Starring Michael Douglas as the Greedy Gordon Gekko will Premiere at the 63rd Cannes International Film Festival before it's International Release in September 2010. >>>

PROUD TO BE IRANIAN AND A MONARCHIST: Fereydoun Farrokhzad Up Close and Personal (Mid 1980's)

Fereidoun Farrokhzad in a Rare Outspoken Interview Explains why he is a Monarchist Activist and interviews Americans and Fellow Compatriots in Westwood-LA on whether they know where Iran is. Surprising revelations. Watch Here >>>

IRANIAN SOLIDARNOSC: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, Nazanin Afshin Jam and Amir Abbas Fakhravar

In a gesture of Solidarity with the Iranian people & their Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, Human Rights Activist Nazanin Afshin Jam & Republican activist Amir Abbas Fakhravar rallied together for a common cause. >>>

ROYAL CURTSY: Nasseredin Shah Qajar Meets Queen Victoria (July 15th 1850)

Qajar King Nasseredin Shah kisses Queen Victoria's Hand in Curtsy upon arrival at Buckingham Palace Reception in honor of the Persian Shah's State first Visit. Their respective long reigns shaped royal history. >>>

Reza Pahlavi: "From Theocracy to Democracy"

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi of Iran delivered a speach on the theme of a democratic transition in Iran entitled: "Iran:From Theocracy to Democracy" at the Harry Harding Auditorium-GW University. >>>