
“Two Three Words” (Do Se Kalameh) By Aram Hessami
We’re proud to offer the audiobook version of Two Three Words (Do Se Kalameh | دو سه کلمه) completely free for personal and educational use.This audiobook is a gift from the author Aram Hessami and th...
4 Jun 20251h 29min

From Fragmentation to Citizenship: The Evolution of Iran’s Civic, Political, and Economic Societies
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Iran’s civic, political, and economic societies through the lens of Iranian citizenry—a concept championed by Aram Hessami in his book Two Three W...
31 Mai 202520min

Paths of Progress: The Evolution of Transportation and Its Role in Iran’s Development
Explore how transportation has shaped Iran’s economic and social development in this episode of the Iran 1400 Podcast. From ancient caravan routes to modern railways and aviation, discover the key tra...
30 Mai 202513min

The Evolution and Future of Persian Exile Media
What role has Persian-language media in exile shaped Iranian public discourse over the past four decades? And what happens when these once-vital platforms face funding cuts, shifting audiences, and a ...
29 Mai 202514min

From Judgment to Justice: The Afterlife and Moral Imagination in Iranian Modernity
How has the idea of the afterlife shaped Iran’s moral and political imagination?This episode dives into the historical evolution of the afterlife in Iranian thought—from ancient Zoroastrian visions an...
24 Mai 202511min

The Evolution of Citizenship in Iran: From Civilizational Identity to Democratic Agency
Building on earlier publications by the Iran 1400 Project — including our coverage of Abbas Amanat’s insights into the dilemmas of modernity and Hessami’s reflections on civic agency — this essay offe...
21 Mai 202511min

Persian Gulf: A Name, A Nation, and the Evolution of Identity
This article examines how the name “Khalij-e Fars” has been preserved, politicized, and contested over time. Drawing on historical sources, state practices, and reactions from the Iranian diaspora, it...
12 Mai 202513min

The Evolution of Motherhood in Iran: A Century Through Poetry, Politics, Culture, Society, and Law
This reflection is offered as part of the Iran 1400 Project’s commitment to exploring the evolution of ideas and institutions that have shaped Iranian society. In honor of Mother’s Day, we present thi...
8 Mai 202513min



















