National Museum in Tehran

A relief fo Darius receiving homage.

Iran with a troubled Heart (interim blog part II)

May 6th 2007
I love ice cream - and I know that my fave delicacy wouldnt exist if it weren't for refridgerators and air-conditioners for the scorching summer heat, but did you know that all three first originated in Persia? of course, mechanical devices didnt exist at the time, but...they still managed with primative alternatives. Persia impresses me with the number of inventions we take for granted today. S ... read more

Middle East » Iran

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more

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Yuki-Jennifer A.A Kurumi

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A 22 year old Middle Eastern journalism major for a knack for languages and cultures. Pseudo-Japanese-Aussie in heart with ambitions to travel while doing her best to pick up rare knowledge and remain as open-minded as possible. Currently enrolled at a school in New York City, juggling full-time school, a dodgy part-time office job (with lots of uncool Asian jokes and disobedient photocopiers) and arts/culture writer for the community paper;-) Travel plans pop up 24/7. Can't wait for school breaks....but my bank account laughs at me. Beginning this blog with recent adventures to Ira... full info

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