7 episodes
The Lion and The Sun: A Modern History of Iran Oriana Coburn
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4.4 • 59 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 other 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. -
The Bombardment
The battle for Iran's constitutional democracy rages on as the reactionary forces of Mohammad Ali Shah lay siege to the Parliament. In the aftermath of brutal bombardment, pockets of resistance emerge across the nation. Amidst chaos and bloodshed, the very soul of Iran hangs in the balance. Who will prevail in this defining struggle for the future of the nation?
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Battle of Tehran
Two constitutionalist armies arrive at the gates of Tehran and Mohammad Ali Shah prepares the capital of Iran for an all-out war. How battle of Tehran reshaped the future of democracy in Iran and how the country was forced to change in its aftermath.
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Customer Reviews
History
Enjoying learning about the history of Iran. It’s mind blowing how the war between the state and religion inside Iran and the war between the Russians and the British over control of Iran has been going on for the past several centuries without much change!
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Love listening to the stories.
New listener
Look forward to learning to master cultural aspect of this region.