The Persians: A History of Iran
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The Persians: A History of Iran

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How was the world's first empire born and what led to its ultimate destruction?
IMDb 7.7/1020201 season
DocumentaryHistoricalInternational
DocumentaryHistoricalInternational
IMDb 7.7/1020201 season
Cast: Samira Ahmed
13+
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    How is the modern Islamic nation of Iran influenced by its ancient Persian heritage?
    How is the modern Islamic nation of Iran influenced by its ancient Persian heritage?
    13+
    51min
    Jun 14, 2020

  • 2. Clash of Civilizations

    2. Clash of Civilizations

    How was Iran able to preserve its language and culture despite persistent invasion?
    How was Iran able to preserve its language and culture despite persistent invasion?
    TV-G
    52min
    Jun 21, 2020

  • 3. Living With the Enemy

    3. Living With the Enemy

    How did the destructive forces of Genghis Khan result in a golden age of Persian culture?
    How did the destructive forces of Genghis Khan result in a golden age of Persian culture?
    TV-G
    52min
    Jun 28, 2020
    • The Persians: A History of Iran
    DocumentaryHistoricalInternational
    IMDb 7.7/1020201 season
    How was the world's first empire born and what led to its ultimate destruction?
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Richard Downes
    Producers
    Lisa PhelanMatthew SpringfordRichard Downes
    Cast
    Samira Ahmed
    Studio
    BBC Studios Ltd
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    13+
    smokingFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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