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10 months ago

Bombs, Betrayals and Broken Promises: Fall of Iran’s First Parliament

How a change in power doomed Iran's very first parliament. Story of Mohammad Ali Shah and his grudge against democracy.

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10 months ago

Persian Awakening: How Iranians Embraced Democracy

From an assassination to the birth of democracy: How the Iranian parliament came to be in the early 20th century.

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11 months ago

From Ashes to Empire: How the Qajar Dynasty Came to Rule Iran

From unifying a fragmented empire to struggles with modernization and territorial losses. Discover how Qajar dynasty came to power in Iran.

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11 months ago

The Fatwah: Story of Iran’s Tobacco Protests

Iran’s fight for democracy started with a dispute over tobacco! How Iran's tobacco protests jump-started the fight for Persia’s democracy.

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12 months ago

The Meaning Behind The Lion & Sun: A Symbol of Persian Legacy

A look at the history of the lion and the sun, a symbol of power, divinity, and national pride through centuries of Persian history.