Episode 2
Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia.
Broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed takes viewers on a remarkable journey to places rarely seen, as she travels through Iran, telling the story of a complex and fascinating people, their culture and their history.
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 in AD651. From Zoroastrian fire temples to the fabled bazaars of Aladdin and an ancient magical storybook that became Iran’s national myth, this second episode in the series reveals how the country has proudly held onto its Persian identity, art and literature to this day.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Samira Ahmed |
Production Manager | Fiona Crawford |
Executive Producer | Matthew Springford |
Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Director | Richard Downes |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 Jun 2020 21:00
- Tue 23 Jun 2020 02:15
- Fri 26 Jun 2020 00:15
- Mon 5 Jul 2021 20:00
- Tue 6 Jul 2021 03:00
- Mon 19 Sep 2022 20:00
- Tue 20 Sep 2022 02:30
- Mon 5 Feb 2024 20:00
- Tue 6 Feb 2024 02:10