Latest posts by Tori Egherman
‘They Call Me Haj Agha'—Gaming Iran's Revolution
Game designer Navid Khonsari tells the story of Iran's 1979 revolution in a game. "Making a game like this offers the opportunity to portray history...with shades of gray."
Iran's Headscarf Laws Collide With the Women of Air France
Air France's women have demanded the right to work the Paris-Tehran route, if headscarves are required, and the Facebook community “My Stealthy Freedom” is supporting their protest with a new online campaign.
Mob Destroys Parked Cars During Iranian Man's ‘Schindler's List’ Movie Night
"A few moments later we realized the noises we thought were part of the film were coming from outside the building."
From Goldfish to Swan Candles: 11 Memorable Images of Persian New Year
Eleven great images of Persian New Year displays (Haft-Seens), North American leaders rolling their Rs, and a video greeting from a master musician.
In Iran, It's Norooz Tradition to Jump Over Fire for Good Luck
Chaharshanbe Suri or Red Wednesday is an evening of bonfire jumping and fireworks in Iran which marks the beginning of new year celebrations.
Could #IranTalks Signal a New Deal for Iran and the US?
A perspective on the Iranian nuclear agreement and what it means for Iranian people, human rights, and peace.
