Art of Persia

  • : 2020
  • : 3
  • : 1
  • BBC Four
  • 21
  • Documentary History

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Episode 1
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15, 2020
Since Ayatollah Khomeini brought revolution to Iran in 1979, the country has become a byword for radical Islam. Western documentary teams are seldom given access, but broadcaster and .. show full overview
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Episode 2
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22, 2020
Samira gives a remarkable account of the clash between two powerful civilisations and explains how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia .. show full overview
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Episode 3
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29, 2020
Samira Ahmed goes back to when Persia faced her gravest threat - Genghis Khan - and reveals how the Safavids, who succeeded the Mongols, give Iran a powerful new identity.

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