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Veiled Voices: Women in Qajar Iran

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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?

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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.