The Lion and The Sun: A Modern History of Iran

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This is the lion and the sun. A podcast about the modern history of Iran. From the Qajar kings to Pahlavi dynasty and the islamic revolution. The post Introduction appeared first on The Lion & The Sun.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.