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 Wednesday.
After his first foreign trip, Reza Shah declares war on Islam and orders women to remove their hijab. Follow us... The post Book Two – Ep.7: Unveiling appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
Murder, Banishment and Suicide. As Reza Shah's rule becomes more authoritarian, the alliance that put him in power comes to a bitter end. The post Book Two – Ep.6: Triumvirate (2) appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
Behind the Pahlavi dynasty were three politicians who orchestrated Reza Khan's rise and shaped his rule. This is the story of their fall. The post Book Two – Ep.5: Triumvirate (1) appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
A torn-out contract, a paranoid shah, and Iran's most lucrative resource. With Iran's oil deal up for renewal, Reza Shah clashes with the British and grows suspicious of his closest allies. The post Book Two – Ep.4: AIOC appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
A new king, a unified nation, and a country on the brink of transformation. As Reza Shah Pahlavi seizes power, he reshapes Iran with relentless ambition, even at the cost of its democracy. The post Book Two – Ep.3: God, Shah, Nation appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
In the aftermath of the parliament's vote to abolish the Qajar dynasty, Reza Khan and his team lay the groundwork for his ascension to the throne and his official coronation as the new king. The post Book Two – Ep.2: Constituent Assembly appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
As Iran's exiled king prepares to return, the parliament grants Prime Minister sweeping powers. With the help of his rivals, Reza Khan sets out to dismantle the century-old Qajar Dynasty. The post Book Two – Ep.1: A New Dynasty appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
The Qajar dynasty was the embodiment of ineffectiveness. Tyrants incapable of true tyranny. This is the story of their demise. Listen to book one recap to get ready for new episodes! The post Book One Recap appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
The fall of house of Qajar and the rise of Reza Shah and the Pahlavi dynasty. Listen to book two of The Lion and the Sun on Jan. 29! The post Book Two Trailer appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
Reza Khan's army marches toward Arabistan, Khaz'al tries to unite local tribes against the government and the battle for Arabistan reaches its breaking point. The post Book One – Special Episode: Arabistan (2) appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
A defiant Sheikh, a province rich in oil, and Reza Khan's push to unify a fractured Iran. The story of Arabistan and how one local tribe became the biggest threat to Persia. The post Book One – Special Episode: Arabistan (1) appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
In the season finale of the podcast, Reza Khan aims for total control, the young shah flees his country and Iran braces itself for a brave new world. The post Book One – Ep.10: Brave New World appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
A new player emerges in Persian politics…How a journalist and a military lieutenant orchestrated the 1921 coup d'état and how... The post Book One – Ep.9: The Coup appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
The biggest oil field the world had ever seen, a foreign military occupation and a socialist revolution in the north. As Russia's influence wanes, Britain seizes control of Iran's newfound oil wealth and expands its influence in the region. The post Book One – Ep.8: APOC appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
As the great war breaks out in Europe, Persia is turned into the ultimate proxy battleground. The story of the First World War and how British, Russian, and German forces competed for control in Iran. The post Book One – Ep.7: The Great War appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
An old king tries to reclaim his throne, the United States sends Morgan Shuster to help Iran's finances, and Russia invades. The complicated history of Iran and Russia and how the Russian influence impacted Iran's democracy. The post Book One – Ep.6: Russian Roulette appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
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. The post Book One – Ep.5: Battle of Tehran appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
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? The post Book One – Ep.4: The Bombardment appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
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 post Book One – Ep.3: Tale of Two Shahs appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
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. The post Book One – Ep.2: Persian Awakening appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
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. The post Book One – Ep.1: The Fatwah appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
The modern history of Iran begins with a myth, a lion and a sun ... The post Prologue – The Lion and the Sun appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
Welcome to the Lion and the Sun Podcast: A Modern History of Iran The post Trailer appeared first on The Lion and The Sun Podcast.
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