Iran’s secular shift: new survey reveals huge changes in religious beliefs
theconversation.com - Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution was a defining event that changed how we think about the relationship between religion…
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Archaeological survey finds prehistorical hatch to Apadana Palace in Persepolis
PayvandNews - Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistorical hatch to Apadana Palace, a majestic ruined royal complex within the UNESCO-registered…
Only 74 international travelers visit Iran during spring
PayvandNews - The number of foreign travelers to Iran has drastically plunged due to the global coronavirus pandemic as the…
Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian arrested for working with women
BBC - Iranian musician Mehdi Rajabian says he is facing trial for working with female singers and dancers. The 30-year-old,…
‘Sun Children’ First Trailer: Majid Majidi’s Venice Competition Drama Charts Child Labor In Iran
deadline.com - Here’s the promising first trailer for Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s Venice competition drama Sun Children, which we’ve heard good…
Loris Tjeknavorian wins Books for Peace Awards 2020
armradio.com - Iranian Armenian composer Loris Tjeknavorian, 82, has been selected as the winner of the Books for Peace Awards…
Iran Threatens Musician With Jail for Encouraging Women to Sing, Dance
newsweek.com - Iranian composer Mehdi Rajabian lives with the constant threat of prison hanging over his head. The 30 year…
Iran’s Archaeological Society Criticizes ‘National Museum’ At Khomeini Mausoleum
Radiofarda - In a statement on Wednesday, the Society for Iranian Archeology criticized a recent decision of the Cultural Heritage…
Expanding the horizons of the kamancheh
en.qantara.de - German-Iranian Misagh Joolaee was recently recognised for widening the scope of playing the Persian spiked fiddle with the…
‘Sunless Shadows’ Review: A Harsh Look at Iranian Women in Prison
nytimes.com - Mehrdad Oskouei’s latest documentary, “Sunless Shadows,” is a startling, raw confrontation with Iran’s patriarchy. A poignant follow-up to…