
Iran is not just a country—it is a civilization. From the Achaemenid Empire founded by Cyrus the Great, through the Parthian and Sassanian dynasties, to the Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi eras, and finally the 1979 Islamic Revolution, this show traces the full arc of Persian history. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the opulent palaces of Persepolis, the intellectual ferment of the Zoroastrian ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 88 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

In episode 88 of The History of Iran, Lucas and Luna explore the stunning rock reliefs of Taq-e Bostan near Kermanshah, one of the most impressive surviving monuments of the Sasanian Empire. They discuss the massive investiture scene of Khosrow II, t... more
Before the Mongols, before the Safavids, the Sogdians were the undisputed masters of the Silk Road. Originating from the fertile oases of Central Asia—Samarkand, Bukhara, Panjikent—these Persian-speaking merchants and diplomats connected China, India... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Parthian Empire's mastery of the Silk Road, focusing on how the Arsacids leveraged trade routes, intelligence networks, and border diplomacy to sustain their empire for nearly five centuries. They discuss t... more
Long before the Sassanids, before the Arab conquest, another dynasty ruled Iran: the Parthian Arsacids. But their empire nearly collapsed in a forgotten civil war. This episode digs into the power struggle between Artabanus II and the puppet King Phr... more
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A historically rich series that surveys Iran's long arc from ancient empires to the modern era, with a consistent focus on politics, culture, and diplomacy. Episodes weave political power, court life, reform movements, and pivotal confrontations—ranging from imperial intrigues and constitutional struggles to oil nationalization, wars, and nuclear negotiations—into cohesive narratives. The host pair guides listeners through macro-historical trends and the human stories behind them, often highlighting how culture, religion, and identity shape national trajectories. A notable strength is the balance between accessible storytelling and nuanced analysis, offering context that helps explain today's geopolitics while entertaining a broad audience ... more
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