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Sayyid Mahmoud Alaee Taleghani, (5 March 1911 – 9 September 1979) was an Iranian theologian, Muslim reformer, democracy advocate and a senior Shi’a cleric of Iran.

Independence Temple is a house of worship and education that is dedicated to the pursuit of peace. It is one of the most unusual structures of the world. The charming architecture in Missouri dominates the skyline of the city. The temple is the key point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ.

About 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Qazvin are the tombs of two Saljuki era princes — Abu Saeed Bijar, son of Sa’d, and Abu Mansur Iltai, son of Takin — located in two separate towers known as the Kharraqan twin towers. Constructed in 1067 CE, these were the first monuments in Islamic architecture to include a non-conic two-layered dome. ...

The state under Naser al-Din was the recognized government of Iran but its authority was undermined by local tribal leaders. The religious and tribal chieftains held quite a bit of autonomy over their communities. Naser al-Din was not effective in implementing his sovereignty over his people. Local groups had their own militias and oftentimes did not obey laws passed by ...

The British royal family is worth half a billion dollars and bring in countless tourists to the country. With that amount of money jingling round you might expect to see a glimpse of some of the rarest or most expensive timepieces in the world, however, it’s actually rare to see one of the royals wearing a watch.