Memories on Glass
Story of the forgotten photographs and negatives on glass from the Qajar period discovered. |
Patterns of Perfection
The origins of Persian textile patterns and their influence on western design. |
Return to Abadan and Khorramshahr
A guided tour of two cities heavily damaged during the Iran- Iraq war. |
Aghdashloo: Living to Paint
The renowned Iranian artist, Aydin Aghdashloo talks about his career and the story behind his famous paintings. |
Reviving the Glory of Murad Khani
A restoration project to preserve the magnificent architecture of old Kabul. |
Nadia’s Dreams
Nadia- photographer, budding actress, modern Afghan woman talks about her ambitions. |
Impressions of Tehran
Contemporary Iran through the lens of Greek writer and photographer, Iason Athanasiadis. |
Sykes: Explorer of Central Asia
A journey through Kashghar and the Pamirs with Sir Percy Sykes, the British orientalist. |
Weightless
An Iranian photographer in search of her childhood dream and its interpretation. |
Zoroastrian Celebration of Norouz
A Zoroastrian priest explains Persian New Year's traditions. |
Exercise in the Park
A glimpse into the world of an exercise group in a Tehran park. |
Iran's Mobile Text Messaging
SMS instant messaging - 9 million jokes, conversations and ads a day. |
Isfahan’s Hidden House
A couple discover marvels of beauty and engineering in Sheikh Bahaii's House. |
Iranian Identity Under the Safavids
A major exhibition at the British Museum to explore the rule and legacy of Shah Abbas. |
Shamlou’s Mementos Dispersed
Shamlou's spirit experienced through his home and mementos. |
Vafa Animal Shelter
Iran’s first dog shelter persevering to care for unloved animals |
Art in the Tehran Metro
Sculpture, lacquer work and engravings showcased in Tehran’s underground subway system. |
Gilan’s Rural Heritage Museum
An innovative project to restore and preserve Gilan's cultural and architectural heritage. |
Gorgi’s House
The story of an old mansion in Yazd as told by its last remaining resident. |
Reza War and Peace
It is my belief that all the darkness of the world cannot put out the light of one small candle. |
Mokarrameh’s Fantastical Art
The modern art of an Iranian village artist discovered. |
Iran’s World Heritage Monastery
UNESCO recognises Persian-Armenian church as a World Heritage Site. |
Tajik Actresses’ Struggles
Tajik women's experiences on stage. |
The Tale of Lalehzar
Historic avenue of Tehran yields its secrets: Lalehzar's rise and fall from glory. |
Women Paragliders of Tehran
Riding the air currents over Tehran, women flying freely over the city |
Champions of Body and Mind
Zoorkhaneh: The old Persian traditional sport and exercise hall |
In Search of the Reclining Buddha
The Kingdom of Bamian Revealed through the work of an Afghan Archaeologist. |
The Niqab Makes a Comeback
Religious rules in Tajikistan - culturally interpreted, or purely implemented? |
A Tribute to Ardeshir Mohasses
The surrealist art of Ardeshir Mohasses’ socio-political cartoons. |
The First Persian at Oxford University
From childhood to Prime Minister and Regent, the life of Nasser-ul-Molk |