Iran’s history has been a never-ending struggle for liberty and independence. In this podcast, Oriana tells the story of how Iran ended... more
In the season finale of the podcast, Reza Khan aims for total control, the young shah flees his country and... more
A new player emerges in Persian politics…How a journalist and a military lieutenant orchestrated the 1921 coup d’état and how...
The biggest oil field the world had ever seen, a foreign military occupation and a socialist revolution in the north.... more
As the great war breaks out in Europe, Persia is turned into the ultimate proxy battleground. The story of the... more
An old king tries to reclaim his throne, the United States sends Morgan Shuster to help Iran's finances, and Russia... more
Two constitutionalist armies arrive at the gates of Tehran and Mohammad Ali Shah prepares the capital of Iran for an... more
The battle for Iran's constitutional democracy rages on as the reactionary forces of Mohammad Ali Shah lay siege to the... more
What comes after establishing democracy in a nation? Protecting it at all costs. In this episode, the ideals of democracy clash... more
What can you do when the king is assassinated, prices are high and the country is in crisis? You demand... more
How a religious ban on tobacco jump started the fight for Persia's democracy. The story of the Qajar dynasty, their... more