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More than 100 objects connected to the French emperor just sold at auction. The collection sheds light on the man and the ...

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Photos show what life was like in Iran before the Islamic revolution changed everything. From 1941 to 1979, Iran was ruled by King Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah.