Javad Hashemi
Speaker Topics
Technology & Innovation, History, Art & Craft, General Interest
Locations Covered
West Midlands, East Midlands
Fees
£75 - £150
Availability
Short Notice, 1 Month Minimum
Profile Bio
Illustrated Talks from Javad Hashemi-Tafreshi
Dr Javad Hashemi was born in Tehran, Iran. He taught Biology and Science Education at University of Tehran. He then came to England where he met his wife and worked at NCR and Local Government Education Departments. He is a keen photographer, a lepidopterist and, a Pocillovist. He practices Persian miniature painting and, enjoys travelling, Natural History and researching British history and ceramics.
Talk Description
Wonders of the silk routes
Silk routes which originally started from China, changed during its long history. It helped to transfer goods and ideas from east to west. Now, the modern China, with its new Belt and Road initiative, tries to dominate the world!
Other Talks
1- Unknown Iran
This talk introduces an image of the country beyond what is projected in Western broadsheets. The talk is based on Javad's' first hand experience and his extensive travels throughout Iran.
2- A Picture of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is part of the old Silk Route. This illustrated talk introduces a realistic image of the country and its people.
3- The Mystery of Persian Miniature Painting
Persian painting is an imaginative representation of figures and places. The usual subjects are gardens, hunting, polo and poetry.
4- A Fascinating Social History Story of Egg Cups
Egg Cups have been used since Roman times. Throughout the Ages, they have changed in shape, pattern and materials. This talk opens a window into their fascinating histories.
5- The Life of the Queen Charlotte
A fascinating story about the life of the Queen Charlotte, King George III and their 13 surviving children.
6- Leonardo da Vinci's Inventions
An entertaining, illustrated and animated talk about Leonardo da Vinci inventions as an Engineer and a Scientist.
7- Islam and Islamic Cultures:
What is Islam and who is a Muslim. Development of Islamic Cultures in the past and present.
8-The Secret Diary of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan united many nomadic tribes into a nation with rules of law and; freedom of religion. The rediscovery of Mongols court diary has provided new insights into how the great empire evolved.
9-The Goodnesses of King George III
Although often thought of as "mad, "this extremely clever monarch laid the foundations of science and industry in 18th century England. He left us with the richest country in the world.
