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The Rise and Fall of the Iranian Empire: A Journey Through Persian History
TLDR Explore the vast and influential history of the Iranian Empire, from its origins under Cyrus to its modern-day relevance in the Middle East. This podcast series delves into the transformation of Iran into a Shia state, the overthrow of its democratic government, and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini, shedding light on the complex dynamics that have shaped the region.
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The new series of Empire is about the empires of Iran, covering Persian history from the rise of Cyrus to the fall of the Shahs.
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The podcast covers the history of Iran, including its transformation into a Shia state, the overthrow of its democratic government with the help of the CIA, and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini during the revolution.
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The Iranian Empire was the largest ancient world empire, covering 70% of Eurasia, and its history is relevant to understanding modern events in the Middle East.
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The host has a personal connection to Iran and has visited multiple times, including during the Iran-Iraq war, and finds it fascinating that the history of Iran spans multiple empires and extends across various countries.
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The Persianate world extended to India and Persian was used as a diplomatic language, similar to how French was used in Russia and Latin in medieval West, and the rise of Islam and the clash between Islam and the West has been a central theme in history, with Iran being a particularly significant and contentious area.
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The return of theocracy in Iran and the political influence of Islam in the Middle East are current and significant topics that will be explored in the series "Empires of Iran" on the podcast "Empire."
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