A torn-out contract, a paranoid shah, and Iran's most lucrative resource. With Iran's oil deal up for renewal, Reza Shah... more

A new king, a unified nation, and a country on the brink of transformation. As Reza Shah Pahlavi seizes power,... more

In the aftermath of the parliament's vote to abolish the Qajar dynasty, Reza Khan and his team lay the groundwork... more

As Iran’s exiled king prepares to return, the parliament grants Prime Minister sweeping powers. With the help of his rivals,... more

The Qajar dynasty was the embodiment of ineffectiveness. Tyrants incapable of true tyranny. This is the story of their demise. Listen... more

The fall of house of Qajar and the rise of Reza Shah and the Pahlavi dynasty. Listen to book two... more

Reza Khan's army marches toward Arabistan, Khaz'al tries to unite local tribes against the government and the battle for Arabistan... more

A defiant Sheikh, a province rich in oil, and Reza Khan’s push to unify a fractured Iran. The story of... more

In the season finale of the podcast, Reza Khan aims for total control, the young shah flees his country and... more

How a journalist and a military lieutenant orchestrated the 1921 coup d’état and how Reza Khan gained control of Iran’s... more