Iranian History

An attack on parliament, a power hungry shah and the struggle of people for democracy.
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
How a change in power doomed Iran's very first parliament. Story of Mohammad Ali Shah and his grudge against democracy.
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
From an assassination to the birth of democracy: How the Iranian parliament came to be in the early 20th century.
From unifying a fragmented empire to struggles with modernization and territorial losses. Discover how Qajar dynasty came to power in Iran.
Iran’s fight for democracy started with a dispute over tobacco! How Iran's tobacco protests jump-started the fight for Persia’s democracy.
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
Welcome to the Lion and the Sun Podcast: A Modern History of Iran
A look at the history of the lion and the sun, a symbol of power, divinity, and national pride through centuries of Persian history.

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