5 episodes
The Lion and The Sun: A Modern History of Iran Oriana Coburn
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Iran’s history has been a never-ending struggle for liberty and independence. In this podcast, Oriana tells the story of how Iran ended up where it is now and how religion, monarchy, democracy, and nationalism all played important roles in defining the lives of its people. A journey that expands 200 years and reaches through three different political systems. New episodes every Wednesday.
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The Fatwah
How a religious ban on tobacco jump started the fight for Persia's democracy. The story of the Qajar dynasty, their attempt at auctioning Persia's resources and how Iranians came together to fight foreign influence and protect their right to smoke.
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Persian Awakening
What can you do when the king is assassinated, prices are high and the country is in crisis? You demand a parliament. The story of how Persia's first national assembly (Majlis) was established and how democracy found its way into Iran.
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Tale of Two Shahs
What comes after establishing democracy in a nation? Protecting it at all costs.
In this episode, the ideals of democracy clash with the limitations of Islam and the new Shah maneuvers to undermine the parliament's authority, even as the people take to the streets to defend their hard-won freedoms. -
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Customer Reviews
Super good
They’re explaining the history of Iran in the best way possible!
Amazing show!!!
This show is the perfect mix of history and drama!! It does a great job of boiling down complicated narratives into something that’s fun and easy to listen to.