Hehe yeah. When I was these kids age, cassettes were the latest 'mobile technology' replacing LP's and if you had a personal cassette stereo cassette player that had Dolby stereo and recorded you were rich. I remember spending a weeks salary on a Kenwood one 1cm thick, and my music a shelf full of cassettes. It was a real bummer when the cassette players 'ate' them and all the tape came out like spaghetti wasn't it lol. Remember the 'splice fix' trick with sellotape?!
Did you guys see the video? Did the narrator tell about how CIA funded and helped Khomeini into power and exile the Western supporting King of Iran? I dont wanna watch it incase it's biased and they dont tell about that part since its like 50% of the thing that happened
Me too, but I can't shake the feeling that he puts on the English accent. I mean, Simon pronounces the word "caliph" as cay-liff.. English people say cah-liff. Every video has a moment that makes me pause and wonder if he's putting the accent on or if he's trolling us.
Simon' I think your fantastic. Don't stop doing what you were meant to do. Every time, I think I already know about the subject matter you make me pause 🤔 and I learn more. Just wanted to say thank you for that.
1:55 - Chapter 1 - The cleric 5:55 - Chapter 2 - The emperor 10:40 - Chapter 3 - A leader in exile 13:05 - Chapter 4 - Return of the cleric 15:05 - Chapter 5 - Guardianship of the jurist 17:00 - Chapter 6 - The great satan 19:15 - Chapter 7 - A deal with the devil 21:25 - Chapter 8 - The last 2 years
My grandchildren use this channel to get their history papers started. It's great to watch them want to dig further and learn all they can. Simon Whistler is the best history teacher!
@@treborironwolfe Do not bet yer life on it Komaini AKA the mad mullah of the mountain. Iron age vs Modern aged....Who will WIN. Saudi and Israel (Turk,Egy,Pak, Jor...) want Iran *Morta!*
The world is focused on China and Russia, but actually Khomeinist Iran has been the most successful post-Cold War state in expanding its influence and basically creating an Empire across the Middle East. Iran now has massive influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Gaza, has built up Hezbollah into a very formidable politico-military force that drove Israel out of Lebanon, and helps anti-Western regimes as far away as Nicaragua.
😂😂😂😂😂 Do you know that Western Agenda ( CIA and British ) sent Ayethullah Khomeini from France to overthrow King Shah ? 😂, You would surprise If you know that all Islamic Radical fanatic groups and Wahabi rulers funded and supported by Western Colonizers and corporate governments in order to stop spreading Communism in the middle east in 20th cebtury. If you use your brain a little to think and analise , you would surprise and will realise that Yaseer Arafat and Syria supported by Russian agendas . And west suppressed Russian Oil companies influence in the Middle East by creating Islamic radicals in order to replace secular freedom movements who were backed by Soviet and Communist countries. This is a war better BP & Gaz Prom. This A war between Zionist Jews and Bolshevic Communist Jews . They use other countries nad religions for their greediness . You will suppose that Zionist Jewish bankers funded Hitler to kill orthodox Jews on order to loot their gold nad to create Zionist Israrl. You would Surprise that when Zionist Jews created Israel , Communists Boshevic Jews settled in Israel. Zionist's and Communists happily live in Israel without problem . But they use other country territory , religiouns and resourcers for their greediness. They create wars and sell weapons . They Control entire world ubder their banking system. Russia , China and Khomeini are Controlled by Bolshevic Jews and their decendant agendas . Putin work for Oligarch Jews . Western Colonizers and Capitalists are controlled by Zionist , Rothschild bankers and doing service for Zionist's. Nazi was created by Zionists . Nazi work with Zionist's. Captalism , Communism , Nazi , Zionism, Islamic radicalism, Khomeinism all are creatrd by same devils to devide and loot the world. Economical.sunction are import only for poor people. High corrupted Iranian politicians invest corfupted money in western companies and in western banks 😂 . They are Atheists and are against all religions. They promote LGBT to replace human resourcers with Robot and AI . They work for New World order. Islamic radicals and Khomeini are their tools. They oppress too Christians and orthodox Jews. Their next target is India nad China to reduce population. Open your blind eyes .
My friend (I’ll call him John) lived in Iran just prior to the Shah’s overthrow. My friend was Caucasian, his wife Iranian. Their son, obviously half Iranian. John had some high ranking friends involved with the overthrow. They told him, “Your wife is okay. However, we can’t promise your safety ~ or your son’s. Please leave before this gets out of our control. We like you and don’t want harm to any of your family but others in this movement don’t feel the same way.” My friend had to escape with his son under the cover of darkness. His friends (those involved in the Shah’s removal) helped him escape. It is much more detailed and interesting when he tells his situation. Thanks for posting this video.
I remember hearing about Khomeini on the news when I was a kid. You know your getting old when someone has to explain what a cassette tape is. This was very informative and educational. I hope many more people see this. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
Simon, I discovered your podcasts awhile ago - all I have to say is, you're an amazing storyteller!! As part of the under 20 crowd and a complete history freak, I can say with full confidence that Biographics is my favorite channel ever. Your narration style is great, your voice is spot-on, and you don't sound like those history teachers that bore you to death! You have a gift man, keep it up!
Ah ha 18 yrs old. And I've been here since the first episode and watched them all apart from the one which is on Nero which I will watch in 13 mins. :)
@@MooncricketsInc Simon said something in the video about young people. That's my guess forgot precisely what but it was in reference to that young people would not usually learn about such things basically. I commented as a joke does come across as self centered and a bit of a twat to put it honestly. (its 13 mins from the end of the video if you wanna find it.)
I am 20 and I have seen cassettes. When I was 1 may be 2, I started talking and my siblings thought,"we can record his voice" years later, I got to listen to those tapes.
I went to the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini when I was in Iran last summer. It was the only time throughout the entire 15 days that I felt any bit of unwelcomeness. They didn't know that I was American, just a young western guy, but the people at that one location are the diehard conservatives. The rest of my time in Iran I would openly tell people that I was American and they would say "Welcome to Iran! I hope you enjoy your stay here!" and chat with me about my thoughts on Iran, their favorite things about America (the "American Dream," Los Angeles, NYC, the tv show Friends, etc) and just want to practice their English. Obviously I was interacting with everyday people, not the government, but I really enjoyed my trip. The mosques and palaces in Shiraz and Isfahan were especially amazing (as well as Golestan Palace in Tehran), and the food was delicious! Side note, you can tour the former American embassy now (it is essentially a propaganda museum now but there are old CIA relics etc on display).
Ppl I know who have traveled to Iran said the people there are the most gracious and hospitable of any ppl anywhere. I hope they stay that way, it’s been three generations since they were taken over, each generation may have become more hardened- I hope not.
All of Simon’s channels are great to listen to while I work and do other things- it’s amazing, entertaining, and still educational! Keep up the great work! 👍 We love you, Simon! ❤️
They are not "his channels" he's a voice actor who is given a script he has nothing to do with production beyond being a talking head. that is how he is able to represent so many channels. I love the content too, but let's give credit where credit is due and that credit is certainly not Simon's to have.
@@lionheartfilms793I've never seen such a spectacularly incorrect statement! Wind your neck in, and do some research before spouting of falsehoods. Simon founded, and runs all of "his" channels. May as suggest a role in Russia's information ministry would be an ideal career change for "someone" like you.
@@ryanfarmer4882 perhaps it is you who should do some research, Instead of taking things at face value. He has multiple ongoing issues with plagiarism dating back a decade. But what do I know its not like I utilize my internet connection for more than regurgitating face value information. Do better, be better.
Nah, I would love to see peace between Iran and the USA. It was a huge missed opportunity that the US and Iran weren't friendly from the beginning when Khomeini reached out to the US.
I remember when they were sold first, they were "cool". I bought one, intent on being one of the cool kids and I feckin hated it. The Nokia 3210 was revolutionary though, it had snake!!
There are hundreds of thousands of videos on the same subject matter you cover, obviously, but there isn't another single soul out there that can deliver and delight and entertain like you Simon. You are simply amazing. Thank you so much!!
Just wanted to make a few corrections: • the UK and the Soviets invaded Iran during World War II in order to steal Persian OIL for free, to help fund the Allies’ war effort against Hitler - NOT because the Nazis were going to invade Iran • Khomeini was supported by the West, including the US, because the Shah wanted to nationalize the OIL - as Mossadegh had done in the 1950s, and just like with PM Mossadegh, the West refused to let all that FREE oil escape its clutches (see: Operation Ajax) As a Persian-American, Khomeini is the Great Satan for me and every single Persian I know, both here in the States and abroad. But the bigger Satan? Colonialism. Imperialism. What the US never understood is that Iran is not like the other Middle-Eastern countries, in that it has infrastructure, education, wealth, and a long history spanning millennia of fighting against outsiders (including the Muslim Arabs). That’s why Iranians speak Persian, not Arabic, and why the most important holiday for all of us is Persian New Year - a Zoroastrian holiday, long before the Abrahamic religions like Islam were created. The lesson here: never underestimate the Iranian people.
The absolutely best Khomeini moment was during his funeral when they were parading his casket around. They accidentally rolled his dead ass out onto the ground. Funniest moment EVER.
A video on the Iran Contra Affair would be great to see. I grew up during all this and remember a lot of this, but you put things together so nicely. Keep up the great work!
That would be awful, listening to him talk about himself as though he's some historical figure of great influence. Why do you people keep asking for it?
Bro you did awesome trying to say these names, trust me, I'm Arabian and I still struggle. Good job! I'm using this video for self-studying about my mother's country history, Persia, well, Iran if you're too modern.
having watched this video after the Kims, Mao, Stalin, and Beria videos, I'd love a Side Projects video on the history of secret police around the world EDIT: And I'm just realizing TopTenz already did a video on Secret Police
thank you for making by far one of the most unbiased and well researched videos on the subject that I've come across on youtube sincerely, a fellow Iranian girl PS: Khomeini was a Villain who fooled people into believing he was their hero until it was too late but alas now we are stuck under a theocracy
With all due respect, and in no way not excusing the terrible things that happened under his and later regimes but I’m afraid I found this video maybe not biased but it certainly left out some pertinent facts - for example the CIA sanctioned murder of the elected prime minister in 1953 (?), that the vast majority of Iranian people did not support the Shah’s reforms in the 50s, 60s and 70s, the US heavily supporting the Iraq side in the horrific ‘80s war...
@eddie Dickens I hope to c dat in my life time my Bharat(India) living peacefully without muslims & present day pakistan Reuniting with India & hopefully Zoroastrians who r also known as parsis here to return to their beloved Iran & establish zorastian rule Jai See Ram 🙏🏼
Yes and no,in some rural parts like Yazd and Ardestan,the believers live and hold their ceremonies but government doesnt let people get together or start their institutions in big cities,also you cant advertise your belief or change your religion otherwise they put you in prison for charge of Rebelion or Conspircy!!sometimes they give death sentence too!unfortunately western media usually covers war stories and political disagreement rather than human rights issues
I’m in the under-20 range (barely) and a huge fan! Since I discovered the channel a few weeks ago I have watched virtually every one of your videos. Keep it up, Simon and the team, I love this!
I can't see this without thinking of The Iron Shiek, legit bodyguard for the sha, Olympian and had to flee for his life essentially because of the Aayatollah only to be a TV villain supporting him.
Im 19 and I have been watching for about 2 years. Im fairly certain we are rather common on educational videos. You often see the media pretend that kids have lost interest but in reality we have only lost interest in the boring way we are taught. If simon whistler was my history teacher I would anticipate his class as I do with these videos. History is interesting to all people the problem is most of the time the way its taught is far from interesting. of course that's all my very subjective view but I believe others do feel similar.
Aramis419 I had a rotary phone in my room growing up! However we didn’t have enough “power” on our phone line to support more than 2 phones in the house so if I wanted to use it I secretly unplugged the main phone in the kitchen and talk on it for hours. Lol Or at least till mom needed the internet...
What got you laughing so hard? When was the last time you used one or even saw one in a car or home? I'm over 30 and don't believe I've ever owned a car with one in it
It is a clear fact that the Man you're describing here was loved and highly respected by the people even after revolution & destructed war. Your expressions are good that does not mean your thoughts are based on fact,. In this regard one should try to research by primary persian sources, his speeches, writings and his nation can describe him best, not the biased media.
Literally the only reason he fell into power was the blind faith in Islam people had making them align with him, and the bad state of famine and abuse of funds the shah had the country in. He had bad ideas and was a weak leader. The country went from a place of poorly guided progression to poorly guided regression
Fantastic overview and history of this era. I was a young man joining the US Army during the 80's and always wondered why we were at "difference" with Iran. No internet back then and research was not something the common person conducted on a regular basis. Current events were still hard to follow with TV and news magazines being the only outlet. Thank you 😊
During his flight back to Iran from exile in France, a reporter asked Khomeini what was he feeling to be returning to his motherland, his home. He famously responded "Nothing"
WOOOOOOOO Simon! It's time for a video on the limousine riding, jet flying, Rolex wearing, diamond ring wearing, wheeling dealing, kiss stealing son of a gun... Ric The Nature Boy Flair! WOOOOOOOOOO
3 mos younger than Simon. Grew up technologically behind. Not going to lie, I don't miss them. Or tapes, or cds. I'm digging digital storage. No more giant cases to keep my music collection in lmao.
He was a Tyrant just like the Shah. The Shah was a secular Tyrant and Khomeni was a religious Tyrant. Same thing with two faces. If you want to read about a great Iranian leader read about Mossadegh.
shah tried turning iran to a 1st world country but the stupid people protested for that shah gave everything to iranians they didnt want it comparing khomeini and shah is insane the cost of dollar was not changed a single time in shahs time so nothing got more expensive expect for time that it changed 5 rials which is less than a toman and people were arguing for the change that happend after so many years shahs father made it illegal for people to wear hijabs but shah made it legal again so people could do what they want he gave homes to the victims of earthquakes, fires and etc while khomeini executed 200k teenager because they didnt like khomeini shah didnt want to sell oil to us and other countries so they took him out
Ayatollah Khomeini: Yes, you must have the hostage special! *Ronald Regan:* Cajun style. Ayatollah Khomeini: Yes, you must have the hostage special! *Ronald Regan:* Cajun style. Ayatollah Khomeini: Yes, you must have the hostage special! *Marty McFly:* Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute, guys, hey, hey, hey guys! All I want is a Pepsi.
As an iranian who lives in iran(unfortunately) i wish he was never born. He ruined our lives with mixing religion and law, and now fifty years later there is nothing left of the iran who once existed.
You realise that you're old when you hear someone explain to the audience what an audio cassette is ._.
Had the same thought, and I was born in 90. I remember when portable DVD players were pretty nifty
now imagine what our grandparents feel
Lol 😂 I had the opposite reaction. Although I do know what a cassette is.
Hehe yeah. When I was these kids age, cassettes were the latest 'mobile technology' replacing LP's and if you had a personal cassette stereo cassette player that had Dolby stereo and recorded you were rich. I remember spending a weeks salary on a Kenwood one 1cm thick, and my music a shelf full of cassettes. It was a real bummer when the cassette players 'ate' them and all the tape came out like spaghetti wasn't it lol. Remember the 'splice fix' trick with sellotape?!
YUP!
The fact that you had to explain a tapes & black berry phones, just makes me feel old
@1504245
I hear you loud and clear, especially the fat and furry part . . . 🤣😲
Lol
Still use my Blackberry, still the best phones out there :)
I was born in 2000 and i knew what they were. I think the gap is much smaller than Simon said so don't feel old 😁
Don’t feel old I’m just 21 and I grew up with all those things, your young compares to most on this planet ❤️
"The thin, bearded religious figure." I thought he was referring to himself as the owner of UA-cam lol
I follow simon
Would they know what to do with a tape cassette and a pencil though....?
Did you guys see the video?
Did the narrator tell about how CIA funded and helped Khomeini into power and exile the Western supporting King of Iran?
I dont wanna watch it incase it's biased and they dont tell about that part since its like 50% of the thing that happened
I LOVE Simon's delivery. His facial expressions and voice tone are terrific.
He was born for this work. A true professional.
I agree.
Thanks :) :)
Me too, but I can't shake the feeling that he puts on the English accent. I mean, Simon pronounces the word "caliph" as cay-liff.. English people say cah-liff. Every video has a moment that makes me pause and wonder if he's putting the accent on or if he's trolling us.
Simon' I think your fantastic. Don't stop doing what you were meant to do.
Every time, I think I already know about the subject matter you make me pause 🤔 and I learn more.
Just wanted to say thank you for that.
I declared myself supreme leader of an ant hill once when I was a kid.
The ants barely took notice.
You forgot to topple the queen and rule with an iron fist
Or you could have simply named them infidels, wiped them out and moved on to the next hill.
That so random
Just like the movies...
Yes josh, you, who is a nobody, declares leadership over a random useless ant hill. well done and congratulations to you
1:55 - Chapter 1 - The cleric
5:55 - Chapter 2 - The emperor
10:40 - Chapter 3 - A leader in exile
13:05 - Chapter 4 - Return of the cleric
15:05 - Chapter 5 - Guardianship of the jurist
17:00 - Chapter 6 - The great satan
19:15 - Chapter 7 - A deal with the devil
21:25 - Chapter 8 - The last 2 years
My grandchildren use this channel to get their history papers started. It's great to watch them want to dig further and learn all they can. Simon Whistler is the best history teacher!
No, he really isnt.
He is extremely biased and distorts the truth, especially around the Muslim world.
@@silentraven4582 You salty bro?
@@l4zrh4wk if salty means disappointed in his biases, then sure
@@silentraven4582 can you give some examples?
Your grandchildren should be supporter of romullah Khomeini....u should put a poster of Khomeini in your grandchildrens room
So how did you escape when the CIA decided you were canceled?
Sha: Iran
Evan Fields
Brilliant lmao
Baaaaa'd. But then, this is EweToo(b).
Evan Fields not original
100th like.
ha ha ha XD
I'm 17 and I'm proud to say I already knew what a tape and a blackberry are.
Same as a 18 yes old
Same as a 13 year old
🍪
Same
@@ed-nd3lw yeee I'm 18 and I remember having attack of the clones on VHS
Top Marks for mentioning his appearance in The Naked Gun Movie
::breaks the third wall by giving Leslie N style look at the camera after mohawk appears::
*Khomeini:* "The United States is a wounded snake!"
*United States:* "Don't Tread on Us, Bitch."
Leslie Nealson....RIP.
@@treborironwolfe Do not bet yer life on it Komaini AKA the mad mullah of the mountain.
Iron age vs Modern aged....Who will WIN.
Saudi and Israel (Turk,Egy,Pak, Jor...) want Iran *Morta!*
@@tommyodonovan3883 I didn't know he died!? I am now sad! 😢 When did this happen?
Anyone remembers when Peter Griffin as president of Petoria had him as a guest in his bad guys pool party?
No I do remember him puking all over and on Chris, Stewie and Brian who were also puking all over one another
carlo formosa priceless!
That was a great episode.
That's a classic. Back when Family Guy was in its prime. He also had Saddam and Bin Laden because they were the only people who agreed with him lol
Yup
The world is focused on China and Russia, but actually Khomeinist Iran has been the most successful post-Cold War state in expanding its influence and basically creating an Empire across the Middle East. Iran now has massive influence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and Gaza, has built up Hezbollah into a very formidable politico-military force that drove Israel out of Lebanon, and helps anti-Western regimes as far away as Nicaragua.
😂😂😂😂😂 Do you know that Western Agenda ( CIA and British ) sent Ayethullah Khomeini from France to overthrow King Shah ? 😂, You would surprise If you know that all Islamic Radical fanatic groups and Wahabi rulers funded and supported by Western Colonizers and corporate governments in order to stop spreading Communism in the middle east in 20th cebtury. If you use your brain a little to think and analise , you would surprise and will realise that Yaseer Arafat and Syria supported by Russian agendas . And west suppressed Russian Oil companies influence in the Middle East by creating Islamic radicals in order to replace secular freedom movements who were backed by Soviet and Communist countries. This is a war better BP & Gaz Prom. This A war between Zionist Jews and Bolshevic Communist Jews . They use other countries nad religions for their greediness . You will suppose that Zionist Jewish bankers funded Hitler to kill orthodox Jews on order to loot their gold nad to create Zionist Israrl. You would Surprise that when Zionist Jews created Israel , Communists Boshevic Jews settled in Israel. Zionist's and Communists happily live in Israel without problem . But they use other country territory , religiouns and resourcers for their greediness. They create wars and sell weapons . They Control entire world ubder their banking system. Russia , China and Khomeini are Controlled by Bolshevic Jews and their decendant agendas . Putin work for Oligarch Jews . Western Colonizers and Capitalists are controlled by Zionist , Rothschild bankers and doing service for Zionist's. Nazi was created by Zionists . Nazi work with Zionist's. Captalism , Communism , Nazi , Zionism, Islamic radicalism, Khomeinism all are creatrd by same devils to devide and loot the world. Economical.sunction are import only for poor people. High corrupted Iranian politicians invest corfupted money in western companies and in western banks 😂 . They are Atheists and are against all religions. They promote LGBT to replace human resourcers with Robot and AI . They work for New World order. Islamic radicals and Khomeini are their tools. They oppress too Christians and orthodox Jews. Their next target is India nad China to reduce population. Open your blind eyes .
@@Þora😂😂😂😂😂
My friend (I’ll call him John) lived in Iran just prior to the Shah’s overthrow. My friend was Caucasian, his wife Iranian. Their son, obviously half Iranian. John had some high ranking friends involved with the overthrow. They told him, “Your wife is okay. However, we can’t promise your safety ~ or your son’s. Please leave before this gets out of our control. We like you and don’t want harm to any of your family but others in this movement don’t feel the same way.”
My friend had to escape with his son under the cover of darkness. His friends (those involved in the Shah’s removal) helped him escape.
It is much more detailed and interesting when he tells his situation.
Thanks for posting this video.
What about the pretty Wife? Their pretty hot over there!!
@@masterchamp3067 lol
master champ hold this L
Some of my family had to leave too (all white). They had lived there for over ten years.
What happened to the wife though ?
If you want to be a world class dictator or villain, Simon's channel is an absolute must to avoid any pitfalls.
Underrated comment right here
I remember hearing about Khomeini on the news when I was a kid. You know your getting old when someone has to explain what a cassette tape is. This was very informative and educational. I hope many more people see this. Keep up the good work. Thank you.
everybody knows what a cassette tape is...
Everyone knows what a cassette tape is. It's just another example of people trying young people like idiots
I saw him in the movie Not Without My Daughter. He never played a role, he was on TV in real life. The movie also talked about the revolution
Simon, I discovered your podcasts awhile ago - all I have to say is, you're an amazing storyteller!! As part of the under 20 crowd and a complete history freak, I can say with full confidence that Biographics is my favorite channel ever. Your narration style is great, your voice is spot-on, and you don't sound like those history teachers that bore you to death! You have a gift man, keep it up!
Thank you :) I will
I second that!✌️
Ayatollah is a great guy who should of led America to
I'm 6 n love these...gotcha beat..Poindexter
The explanation of what a cassette tape is for the younger generation got me. 🤣
"If you're 20 or younger and watching a 20 minute video about Ayatollah Khoemeni, well, well done you" XD I am 20 and love this guys channels!
I am 18 and felt proud haha 😛
20 as well lol
@@rodger3352 same but I’m 14
@@Srifem epic ! :)
15 (:
What a great series. I've invested in cheap cereal to eat while I stay up all night not sleeping for work. This is the life.
Me too 😂
I did my history essay about ayatollah Khomeini, so when i saw this video i just had to click. Yes, I am 20 years old.
I got an A- for the essay🔥
Pick up the slack and my phone number .
does history essay on khomeini
still gets a-
Woman...no ome asked
Aya told you could do it.
Be careful you might have a Fatwa taken out against you, lol.
I don't think I can express how much I love the channels that Simon and his crew have created. Teaching us all one video at a time.
I guess I am the lowest demographic of this channel, female, 21 and spending my saturday morning watching this, honestly love it
Thank you :)
I'm a 16 year old male :D
@@Biographics 12 year old boy here😁
@@lime2333 So you aren't even supposed to be allowed to make a channel, as you have to be 13.
@@blatantdev7275 oof
Tifo football, Extra Credits, SimpleHistory, Vsauce, Wendover and now Biographics... I love youtube
Tanjim Hossain inject Biographics into my brain and Tifo football into my heart
Extra credits made that dumb video battlefield 5 right?
So are you claiming this is liberal propaganda? Or anti-American in some way?
Tifo is great, I also recommend History Matters.
Thank you for mentioning the Baha'is. As a note, they are still heavily persecuted to this day.
@Gonzales Frederic
That's the history of mankind
Look what the Spanish did to the
Aztec
Or King leopard and the Belgium
Did to the Congolese
@Gonzales Frederic Maybe if all you idiots stopped believing in religion, the problems that come from it will go away.
J W you definitely going to hell
Yeah ur right
Hotsam Noirchards : Stop trying to reason with Devils Hotsam. It’s a waste of your energy.
“But Marge, it works on any Ayatollah!”
You read my mind! 😂
YOUR comment was the only thing worthwhile regarding this waaaaay too long video! Thank You!
(NON-creepy/Friendly kind)
😊
nice
@@American-Plague same here
@@karlepaul6632 It's a kind of creepy.
I'm 19 and watching this. I watch all of them. Thank you! :D
Erso I watch almost all of them
Ayyyyyyy this makes two of us!
Ah ha 18 yrs old.
And I've been here since the first episode and watched them all apart from the one which is on Nero which I will watch in 13 mins. :)
Erso
Why is your age an important mention when letting strangers know you watch biographics?
@@MooncricketsInc Simon said something in the video about young people. That's my guess forgot precisely what but it was in reference to that young people would not usually learn about such things basically. I commented as a joke does come across as self centered and a bit of a twat to put it honestly. (its 13 mins from the end of the video if you wanna find it.)
whoever writes the scripts for these videos deserves a medal
I agree.
But why?
duality of man
Who’s watching this after that air strike of that top general
☝️
Auden Abdelkader Trumo is trying to win reelection and get the focus of his scandals by starting a war with Iran. Wartime presidents get reflected.
@@glennthompson1971 go play with your puppies and coloring books.
@@glennthompson1971 another dumb Dem
Lol ☠️💀
"The Great Satan" is probably the most metal thing you can call America.
It’s even weirder when you consider both Israel and Britain are considered “little satan’s”
@@benwalker4733 Not really. Britain is called the Old wolf and Israel is considered the Cancerous Tumor.
>
Satan just means Enemy.
Lucifer means Light Bearer.
metal
Iran: insults america
America: yea bro! Sweet!
I am 20 and I have seen cassettes. When I was 1 may be 2, I started talking and my siblings thought,"we can record his voice" years later, I got to listen to those tapes.
I went to the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini when I was in Iran last summer. It was the only time throughout the entire 15 days that I felt any bit of unwelcomeness. They didn't know that I was American, just a young western guy, but the people at that one location are the diehard conservatives. The rest of my time in Iran I would openly tell people that I was American and they would say "Welcome to Iran! I hope you enjoy your stay here!" and chat with me about my thoughts on Iran, their favorite things about America (the "American Dream," Los Angeles, NYC, the tv show Friends, etc) and just want to practice their English. Obviously I was interacting with everyday people, not the government, but I really enjoyed my trip. The mosques and palaces in Shiraz and Isfahan were especially amazing (as well as Golestan Palace in Tehran), and the food was delicious! Side note, you can tour the former American embassy now (it is essentially a propaganda museum now but there are old CIA relics etc on display).
Did you see Persepolis?
@@ili4707 Yes of course, that was high on my to-do list (history nerd, obviously).
@@balooko31 whats Persepolis? 👀
Ppl I know who have traveled to Iran said the people there are the most gracious and hospitable of any ppl anywhere.
I hope they stay that way, it’s been three generations since they were taken over, each generation may have become more hardened- I hope not.
The “20 or younger” bit just made the video.
I mean brilliant as always over all, but well done Biographics!
:). Thanks :)
All of Simon’s channels are great to listen to while I work and do other things- it’s amazing, entertaining, and still educational! Keep up the great work! 👍 We love you, Simon! ❤️
They are not "his channels" he's a voice actor who is given a script he has nothing to do with production beyond being a talking head. that is how he is able to represent so many channels. I love the content too, but let's give credit where credit is due and that credit is certainly not Simon's to have.
@@lionheartfilms793I've never seen such a spectacularly incorrect statement!
Wind your neck in, and do some research before spouting of falsehoods. Simon founded, and runs all of "his" channels.
May as suggest a role in Russia's information ministry would be an ideal career change for "someone" like you.
@@ryanfarmer4882 perhaps it is you who should do some research, Instead of taking things at face value. He has multiple ongoing issues with plagiarism dating back a decade. But what do I know its not like I utilize my internet connection for more than regurgitating face value information. Do better, be better.
Educational about what?! He just had his opinions and most of the time he told lies
Watching this all the way from iran was delightful.
I hope iran and the West can become friends, if not allies, again.
The ayotolas would have to stop existing for that to happen
Nah, I would love to see peace between Iran and the USA. It was a huge missed opportunity that the US and Iran weren't friendly from the beginning when Khomeini reached out to the US.
Have met many Iranian immigrants and their descendants working in the engineering field. They were all very nice people with lots of passion and love.
@Deol Mapping Perhaps they might be sustained with religious power rather than political power?
Perpetually Drunk what's the difference? I mean; what's REALLY the difference?...
Well feels great to be congratulated by Simon Whistler for being 17 and watching a 20 mlinutes video about Khomeiny !!!
Same my dude 🤟
Same 😂😂
Really impressed by how many people are chiming in with this. It's a genuine, and pleasant, surprise :)
@@Biographics Huge fan ! Keep up the good work^^
Happy birthday my nigga 🎁🎉✊
I have been a Baha'i my entire life and seldom hear us mentioned. Thanks Simon
even though we practice differently, i hope for the best of you people.
PLEASE PLEASE DO SALAZAR. THE DICTATOR OF PORTUGAL
Great video. Thanks!
Slalazar the captain from dead men tell no tales lol
They'll probably botch it up with fake nonsense
@@ANIRUDHSKY hahahaha
@@ANIRUDHSKY JK Rowling lived in Portugal for some years. Salazar Slytherin is actually bases on Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, a portuguese dictator
Paulo Oliveira he's my grand uncle 😂
Woohoo I'm in the 20 and under club and watching this video!
Well good to see you👍
Same here!
Good job!!! History matters.
Squad
16
I once declared myself supreme leader of the playground and anybody who rebelled would be pushed into the sand pit!
A smart kid would dare you to an arm wrestling contest!!
And I shall fight my way to gain control of the playground. As I am the true supreme leader of the kids of the playground
Could you cover Grace Kelly? She was a beautiful woman and a fantastic actress. Who went on to become Princess of Monaco.
Gipsy Danger a singer called mika has a song about her that i quite like
Good to see the youth keeping up with history
shout out to the ones that remember Homer Simpson's "Ayatollah Assahola" T-shirt, back in the day
I’m with you!😂🤣👍
They were real shirts in '79-80.
@A P can I buy one?
🤣🤣🤣
By far the best introduction of the entire series of biographics channel
I’m under twenty I guess I’m doing well. I do remember my dad having a blackberry though, way to many buttons on that small thing.
I remember when they were sold first, they were "cool". I bought one, intent on being one of the cool kids and I feckin hated it. The Nokia 3210 was revolutionary though, it had snake!!
@@GerryBolger hahaha it was a real hype right before whatsapp became a thing.
Check out the new smart phone models. They are better than androids and IPhones for security.
I still have my blackberry my mom got me for my 14th birthday, I'm a cool "kid" :v
You missed dial up internet, you have idea how lucky you are
Simon has the best delivery of any narrator I have ever listened to. Love his take on things. I absolutely love these videos. Keep .em coming,,
"If you are 20 and watching a 20min video on the ayatollah, well, well done to you"😂
I love you, Simon. On cassette that is. Put this all on cassette tapes, please.
Reagan: Prepare for trouble!
Contras: And make it double!
Clinton’s brother: Cocaine!
There are hundreds of thousands of videos on the same subject matter you cover, obviously, but there isn't another single soul out there that can deliver and delight and entertain like you Simon. You are simply amazing. Thank you so much!!
And telling lies that you love the most 😍😋
Im 19 and watchin a 24 minute video on Khomeni ..
Big shout out to Biographics .. From South Africa✌🏾
I am 20. That bit in the middle was quite amusing 😂
I'm 20 as well. And I found that bit stupid. I'm here get a better knowledge on a leader. Not get some joke.
@@_Tovar_ i get where you're coming from 👍. Everyone sees humour differently.
I am 20 and i had literally watch the transition from casette to online music in little more than two years..
@@_Tovar_ take it easy dude
Just wanted to make a few corrections:
• the UK and the Soviets invaded Iran during World War II in order to steal Persian OIL for free, to help fund the Allies’ war effort against Hitler - NOT because the Nazis were going to invade Iran
• Khomeini was supported by the West, including the US, because the Shah wanted to nationalize the OIL - as Mossadegh had done in the 1950s, and just like with PM Mossadegh, the West refused to let all that FREE oil escape its clutches (see: Operation Ajax)
As a Persian-American, Khomeini is the Great Satan for me and every single Persian I know, both here in the States and abroad. But the bigger Satan? Colonialism. Imperialism.
What the US never understood is that Iran is not like the other Middle-Eastern countries, in that it has infrastructure, education, wealth, and a long history spanning millennia of fighting against outsiders (including the Muslim Arabs). That’s why Iranians speak Persian, not Arabic, and why the most important holiday for all of us is Persian New Year - a Zoroastrian holiday, long before the Abrahamic religions like Islam were created.
The lesson here: never underestimate the Iranian people.
Thanks for making me feel old with the cassettes and Blackberrys.
The absolutely best Khomeini moment was during his funeral when they were parading his casket around. They accidentally rolled his dead ass out onto the ground. Funniest moment EVER.
I loved the Ayatollah’s cameo in the Naked Gun. Great sense of humor that guy.
You need to look up the meaning of the word "cameo"
his hair was the best
A video on the Iran Contra Affair would be great to see. I grew up during all this and remember a lot of this, but you put things together so nicely. Keep up the great work!
I want to know more about this. I remember it happening and wondering how involved Reagan was.
Now do a video on the Ayatollah of Rock and Rollah, Chris Jericho!
Yes!!!
Or ayatollah blassie.
Or Lord humongous.......also an ayatollah of rock n rollah
Yes. Only one true ayatollah thats Jericho
When I hear the word Ayatollah I think of the George Bush episode of The Simpsons and the words "BREAK THE WALLS DOWWWWNNN"...
When he died, the crowds went crazy with his coffin. The crowds grabbed it and his corpse fell out.
I remember seeing this on the news.
Wow 😳
11:30 The fact you had to explain cassettes makes me feel so old. Especially since legal adults were included in that explanation...
Simon! At 1 milly, you should do a video about yourself.
About the whole TopTenz/biographics/TIFO/Highlight History crew.... So much content 👍👍👍👍
Simon has state to biographics that he does not want a video of himself and they are respecting his wishes
That would be awful, listening to him talk about himself as though he's some historical figure of great influence. Why do you people keep asking for it?
@@pacificblue5461 I basically agree, seems super circlejerky to be frank.
@@pacificblue5461 COMPLETELY agree.
Great work! An Iranian. Thank you very much!!!
1:39
Simon: "-at the age 79."
Captions: "-aged almost 80."
Ehhhhh, close enough.
Bro you did awesome trying to say these names, trust me, I'm Arabian and I still struggle.
Good job! I'm using this video for self-studying about my mother's country history, Persia, well, Iran if you're too modern.
having watched this video after the Kims, Mao, Stalin, and Beria videos, I'd love a Side Projects video on the history of secret police around the world
EDIT: And I'm just realizing TopTenz already did a video on Secret Police
thank you for making by far one of the most unbiased and well researched videos on the subject that I've come across on youtube
sincerely, a fellow Iranian girl
PS: Khomeini was a Villain who fooled people into believing he was their hero until it was too late but alas now we are stuck under a theocracy
With all due respect, and in no way not excusing the terrible things that happened under his and later regimes but I’m afraid I found this video maybe not biased but it certainly left out some pertinent facts - for example the CIA sanctioned murder of the elected prime minister in 1953 (?), that the vast majority of Iranian people did not support the Shah’s reforms in the 50s, 60s and 70s, the US heavily supporting the Iraq side in the horrific ‘80s war...
@@fred166 he mentioned the last two things you said
Can you please do a video on Slobodan Milosevic, the butcher of the Balkans?
stob82 yes please do
Any chance you two can make peace in my life time?
@Michael Srite idiot
Michael Srite Im was a refugee Because of him.
So, no, not a hero* - a butcher* !!
Croatia 🇭🇷
You're the only British guy I can listen to for an extended period of time. Keep up the great work ol chap.
Lt. Frank Drebin, Police Squad, punched his Mohawk....seriously thank you for info on this powerful man.
I'm 19 and I know what recording tapes are and blackberries
"recording tapes" oh yeah that's what we used to call them
Every 2000s kid to know about that😂
you must be an old soul ha
Good for you.
I pray to Jesus you also drive a stick😉
Definitely one of the most important people of the past 100 years.
What about Zoroastrianism, the original religion of Iran ?
The Zoroastrian living in India still dream of returning to Iran ...sadly
@eddie Dickens I hope to c dat in my life time my Bharat(India) living peacefully without muslims & present day pakistan Reuniting with India & hopefully Zoroastrians who r also known as parsis here to return to their beloved Iran & establish zorastian rule
Jai See Ram 🙏🏼
@eddie Dickens Lol never gonna happen
Yes and no,in some rural parts like Yazd and Ardestan,the believers live and hold their ceremonies but government doesnt let people get together or start their institutions in big cities,also you cant advertise your belief or change your religion otherwise they put you in prison for charge of Rebelion or Conspircy!!sometimes they give death sentence too!unfortunately western media usually covers war stories and political disagreement rather than human rights issues
@Elite Commando
Dreams can come true dats y ppl dream those who don't r ignorant fools
"When religion meet politics,it automatcally turn into inquisition" Camus
I’m in the under-20 range (barely) and a huge fan! Since I discovered the channel a few weeks ago I have watched virtually every one of your videos. Keep it up, Simon and the team, I love this!
Wow
I can't see this without thinking of The Iron Shiek, legit bodyguard for the sha, Olympian and had to flee for his life essentially because of the Aayatollah only to be a TV villain supporting him.
Irony 101 or irany
Love the videos, Simon! Could you do one on Fritz Haarmann, the vampire of Hanover? Although dark, his story would be an interesting one...
Biographics
. One of the most informative sites on UA-cam. Keep up the great work. Love it.
Im 19 and I have been watching for about 2 years. Im fairly certain we are rather common on educational videos. You often see the media pretend that kids have lost interest but in reality we have only lost interest in the boring way we are taught. If simon whistler was my history teacher I would anticipate his class as I do with these videos. History is interesting to all people the problem is most of the time the way its taught is far from interesting. of course that's all my very subjective view but I believe others do feel similar.
Educational about what?! He just had his opinions and most of the time he told lies
I'm 5 and I agree!!
Having to explain cassette tapes. Ohhhh, boy, I was laughing so hard! Next, do a video on rotary phones!
Aramis419 I had a rotary phone in my room growing up! However we didn’t have enough “power” on our phone line to support more than 2 phones in the house so if I wanted to use it I secretly unplugged the main phone in the kitchen and talk on it for hours. Lol
Or at least till mom needed the internet...
@@erinbailey4631 Yep! Same here!! I remember trying to hop on AOL and hearing my mom's phone conversations through the modem!
Garbage chutes, flip number clocks, theres a few things he could do.
Just a walk through of the avg 80's house would get views. Lol
My kids think my life was primitive because I explained to them that we only had 3 TV channels when I was growing up.
What got you laughing so hard? When was the last time you used one or even saw one in a car or home? I'm over 30 and don't believe I've ever owned a car with one in it
It is a clear fact that the Man you're describing here was loved and highly respected by the people even after revolution & destructed war. Your expressions are good that does not mean your thoughts are based on fact,. In this regard one should try to research by primary persian sources, his speeches, writings and his nation can describe him best, not the biased media.
Literally the only reason he fell into power was the blind faith in Islam people had making them align with him, and the bad state of famine and abuse of funds the shah had the country in. He had bad ideas and was a weak leader. The country went from a place of poorly guided progression to poorly guided regression
Would it be feasible to sometimes display a map image for 3-5 seconds whenever a specific country or region is referenced in a video?
Probably forgot for a second that Americans watch these videos.
Google maps
Come on man, you don't know basic geography?
@@abyssstrider2547 nope 😂😂 the American education system doesn't care about other countries we only care about test scores
@@TheUglyEvee What i have heard from many other people about the American education system leads me to believe that it seriously needs a reform
Everyone cheered when he snuffed it
Always love your presentation Simon! Thanks for all the work putting this channel together!
"I went to high school with someone named AYATOLLAH...AYATOLLAH RODRIGUEZ"
(sitcom "King of Queens")
Fantastic overview and history of this era. I was a young man joining the US Army during the 80's and always wondered why we were at "difference" with Iran. No internet back then and research was not something the common person conducted on a regular basis. Current events were still hard to follow with TV and news magazines being the only outlet.
Thank you 😊
So you loved his lies 😅😂
During his flight back to Iran from exile in France, a reporter asked Khomeini what was he feeling to be returning to his motherland, his home. He famously responded "Nothing"
1st of April 1979??!
This seems to be a long ass joke.
John Green reference there?
Ahh April fools
Lmaooo
it bugs when when simon's words don't match the captions. especially when he pronounces "80" as "seventy nine".
Silent Sahara as compared to your videos which are perfectly edited.
Funny
Audio cassette is old!
8 track: hold my beer!
Wire recorder: Get off of my grass!
WOOOOOOOO Simon! It's time for a video on the limousine riding, jet flying, Rolex wearing, diamond ring wearing, wheeling dealing, kiss stealing son of a gun... Ric The Nature Boy Flair! WOOOOOOOOOO
Liked this video for the entire section in which Simon gives an explanation of cassettes to the youngsters lmao
I remember eight track tapes. Those were so long ago I'd probably have to explain them to Simon. :)
3 mos younger than Simon. Grew up technologically behind. Not going to lie, I don't miss them. Or tapes, or cds. I'm digging digital storage. No more giant cases to keep my music collection in lmao.
Am actually 15 and I love history I really like your videos
He was a Tyrant just like the Shah. The Shah was a secular Tyrant and Khomeni was a religious Tyrant. Same thing with two faces. If you want to read about a great Iranian leader read about Mossadegh.
im agree with you
Meet the new boss, not so different from the old boss.
shah tried turning iran to a 1st world country but the stupid people protested for that
shah gave everything to iranians
they didnt want it
comparing khomeini and shah is insane
the cost of dollar was not changed a single time in shahs time so nothing got more expensive expect for time that it changed 5 rials which is less than a toman and people were arguing for the change that happend after so many years
shahs father made it illegal for people to wear hijabs but shah made it legal again so people could do what they want
he gave homes to the victims of earthquakes, fires and etc
while khomeini executed 200k teenager because they didnt like khomeini
shah didnt want to sell oil to us and other countries so they took him out
Nah, he would’ve turned into a tyrant if he was left alone. It seems like these guys seem to like their tyrants
The Shah did not want the blood of all Jews and the destruction of Israel.
As an Persian, i should say you're quite well informed
Ayatollah Khomeini: Yes, you must have the hostage special!
*Ronald Regan:* Cajun style.
Ayatollah Khomeini: Yes, you must have the hostage special!
*Ronald Regan:* Cajun style.
Ayatollah Khomeini: Yes, you must have the hostage special!
*Marty McFly:* Hey, hey, hey, wait a minute, guys, hey, hey, hey guys! All I want is a Pepsi.
"Welcome to the cafe 80s. Where it's always morning in America, even in the After-no-no-no-oon."
I was hoping he'd bring up the joker part lol
I’m over 20, I’ve heard of cassettes and blackberrys and this video was awesome thank you !
Nice documentary on Sean Connery
As an iranian who lives in iran(unfortunately) i wish he was never born.
He ruined our lives with mixing religion and law, and now fifty years later there is nothing left of the iran who once existed.
If you cant be bothered to watch the whole video, Just watch from 22:48 - 23:10
The best and most important bit.
Is the next video on the Shah?
Now that would be very interesting!