Taban
@Tabantimes
Followers
2K
Following
2K
Media
329
Statuses
528
Iranian | Researcher | Author — Exploring the history, art, and music of Iran and the Persian world. Follow/Repost ≠ Endorsement. Common sense enthusiast.
Persia
Joined January 2025
“He endowed Persia with a national debt”. 19th-century painting of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar by Vanity Fair’s Leslie Ward.
0
0
2
Matin is a product of his circle, surrounded by unchecked affirmations without ever having his views challenged. There is a reason why he felt confident enough to join this public forum with millions of viewers while having the argumentative skills of a toddler, because he.
To avoid becoming yet another cautionary tale like Matin Samimiat, one must break free from the intellectual inertia of echo chambers. This is why thinkers seek out opposing viewpoints while the herd instinctively blocks anyone who deviates even slightly from their narrative.
2
0
22
To avoid becoming yet another cautionary tale like Matin Samimiat, one must break free from the intellectual inertia of echo chambers. This is why thinkers seek out opposing viewpoints while the herd instinctively blocks anyone who deviates even slightly from their narrative.
1
1
16
A lot of Iranians are unfortunately cozying up to Mike, completely forgetting how he was openly advocating for “South Azerbaijani”separatism just 3 years ago. Please don’t worship people you may have some agreements with. Mike is not and will never be an ally of Iranians.
You are the great moral voice of our age. We hang on your every pronouncement. But you missed a beat with this one. If this conflict stains the soul of any nation, it is Iran. The Persians sow conflict everywhere. Please use your moral platform to tell them to mend their ways.
13
8
127
Iranian icon Googoosh performing and spending time with her fans in Kabul in the ’70s, just years before the Soviet invasion strained Iran-Afghanistan relations by sparking mass migration.
1
6
67
I had no idea Rabbi Shmuley had an Iranian background… we definitely don’t claim him 🤮
0
1
20
This guy is so soft!. I didn’t even say anything offensive to him. I guess blocking was easier than admitting he was wrong since he dodged every single question. Poor guy.
The majority of Iranians don’t harbor hostility toward Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan (aside from separatist tensions), Turkey, the UAE, or India. So is it really a coincidence that the only nearby country we show the most resentment toward also happens to have.
5
1
67
The majority of Iranians don’t harbor hostility toward Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan (aside from separatist tensions), Turkey, the UAE, or India. So is it really a coincidence that the only nearby country we show the most resentment toward also happens to have.
9
1
85
“Iranians are racist toward Afghans because they’re comfortable in their skin, not because of years and years of unchecked, mass, illegal immigration.”. Fantastic logic.
11
7
140
3D reconstruction of Taq Kasra (Arch of Ctesiphon) — Sassanid-era monument in modern-day Iraq.
0
5
55
They would also include some news, stories, facts, and additional interesting descriptions at the back of each card.
0
0
12
These cigarette cards were initially meant to stiffen the cigarette packaging, but they instantly became a popular form of collectible art. The Persia cards were especially popular and would display Iran through kings, traditional attire, flags, and landscapes.
19th-century Persia cigarette card. From George Arents Collection: Flag Girls of All Nations.
1
8
71
19th-century Persia cigarette card. From George Arents Collection: Flag Girls of All Nations.
1
5
92