The Lion and The Sun: A Modern History of Iran
2025 Signal Award Winner: Best History Podcast Iran’s history has been a never-ending struggle for liberty and independence. In this podcast, we tell the story of how Iran ended up where it is now and how religion, monarchy, democracy, and nati
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Recent Episodes
Book Two – Ep.10: Abdication
In the season two finale, Britain and the Soviet Union invade Iran in hopes of a regime change …
Book Two – Ep.9: World War II
As the Second World War breaks out, Iran declares neutrality. But Britain and the Soviet Union fear that Reza Shah’s ties with Germany could tip the...
Book Two – Ep.8: The Heir
Groomed for power from childhood, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was more than a prince. He was Reza Shah’s guarantee for a successful political project.
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Book Two – Ep.7: Unveiling
After his first foreign trip, Reza Shah declares war on Islam and orders women to remove their hijab.
Book Two – Ep.6: Triumvirate (2)
Murder, Banishment and Suicide.
As Reza Shah’s rule becomes more authoritarian, the alliance that put him in power comes to a bitter end.
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