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The Pahlavi Crown: Where is It Now?

The Pahlavi Crown is one of the most iconic artifacts of Iranian crown jewels. The crown was used during the coronations of Reza Shah and his son Mohammad Reza Shah.
Reza Shah's coronation

Birth of the Pahlavi Dynasty: Reza Shah’s coronation and his ascention to the Throne

After abolishing the Qajar dynasty, Reza Shah's coronation in 1926 marked the birth of the Pahlavi dynasty and a new era for Iran.

The Fall of the Qajar Dynasty: How Reza Khan Transformed Iran in 1925

Facing opposition from all sides, Reza Khan uses his skill to break down the Qajar regime and the creation of

How Did the Qajar Dynasty Fall?

From the Tobacco protests to the rise of Reza Khan, this is the story of the collapse of the Qajar dynasty's 170 year reign in Iran.

The Khuzestan Conflict: How Reza Khan Reclaimed Iran’s Oil Province

How Reza Khan amasses an army and faces Sheikh Khaz’al and his unchecked rule in Khuzestan

Sheikh Khaz’al and the Rise of Arabistan: The Leader Who Challenged Iran’s Government

The story of Sheikh Khaz'al, the powerful tribal leader who ruled over Khuzestan , and his clash with Reza Khan.
Reza Khan's battle to turn Iran into a republic

The Republic That Never Was: Reza Khan and Iran’s Political Shift

How Iran (almost) became a secular republic! Reza Khan’s ambitious journey to reshape Persia: from a republic dream to a monarchy reality.

The Coup That Reshaped Iran: Rise of Reza Khan to Power

How the 1921 coup changed Iran's political dynamic and brought Reza Khan into the spotlight

Anglo Persian Oil Company: How British Oil Ambitions Shaped Iran

How discovery of oil in Iran unleashed a decades-long struggle for control of the Middle East's most strategic nation.

The Great War: How World War 1 Changed Iran

As World War 1 impacts the world, Britiain and Russia invade Iran, while Germany seeks to win the country through clandestine campaigns.
Iranian Women in the Qajar Era

Veiled Voices: Women in Qajar Iran

How was life for Iranian women in the Qajar era? A look into how religion, patriarchy and culture limited Persian women in the Qajar reign.

Persia or Iran: Which Name Should You Use and Why?

Is it Iran or Persia? The historical roots, cultural significance, and modern relevance of these two names and which one to use.
Iran Russia Relationship in Qajar Dynasty

Iran and Russia: A Struggle for Power in the Constitutional Era

This is the transcript for Book One, episode 6 of The Lion and the Sun podcast: Russian Roulette about Iran…

Constitutionalists armies march to capital for the battle of Tehran

The Battle of Tehran: How Persian Rebels Toppled a King and Reclaimed Democracy

Two constituionalist armies march toward the capital to face the Qajar monarchy and reestablish democracy in the battle of Tehran
Majlis Bombardment
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The Majlis Bombardment: How Persian Democracy Ended

An attack on parliament, a power hungry shah and the struggle of people for democracy.

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