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A History of Iran

11 min read 16 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

From Cyrus to Khomeini, a sweeping history of Iran's resilience, cultural brilliance, and struggle for identity amid conquest and revolution.

You’ll learn

  • Iran's ancient roots in the Achaemenid Empire
  • How Persian culture shaped Islam
  • The 1953 coup's lasting impact
  • The paradoxes of the Islamic Republic