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Bonus: How We're Reuniting the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasb (25th Episode Special)
Season 1 Episode 25
In this special bonus episode, Arsalan summarises the riveting art history saga of the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasb from it's creation through the prese…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Battle: Manuchehr vs. Salm & Tur, Part 3 of 3
Season 1 Episode 24
Arsalan retells the thrilling final chapter of this battle trilogy, where Prince Manuchehr defeats Zahhak’s great-grandson Kakhuy and finally deliver…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Battle: Manuchehr vs. Salm & Tur, Part 2 of 3
Season 1 Episode 23
Arsalan retells the story of how Prince Manuchehr's generals Qaran and Shiruy outwit Salm's guards to successfully ambush and destroy his seaside for…
1 year ago
Battle: Manuchehr vs. Salm & Tur, Part 1 of 3
Season 1 Episode 22
Arsalan retells the first part of the epic battle between Prince Manuchehr and the envious brothers Salm and Tur, which seals Tur’s fateful demise.
1 year ago
The Failed Bribe: Salm and Tur Seal Their Fate
Season 1 Episode 21
Arsalan retells how Salm and Tur’s plea for forgiveness after Iraj’s murder is answered with King Fereydun’s wrath.
1 year ago
Daughter of Iraj, Mother of Manuchehr: A Bloodline Reborn
Season 1 Episode 20
Arsalan retells the birth of Manuchehr by Iraj's daughter, and his destiny to avenge the murder of his grandfather, Prince Iraj, and become heir to t…
1 year ago
Iraj's Funeral & King Fereydoun's Plea
Season 1 Episode 19
Arsalan retells the tragic aftermath of Iraj’s murder, as King Fereydoun mourns his son and makes a desperate plea to God for justice against the tre…
1 year ago
Commentary: Feeling the Shahnameh
Season 1 Episode 18
Arsalan invites listeners to pause and explore how the Shahnameh's stories resonate with them personally.
1 year, 1 month ago
Salm, Tur & Iraj: a Battle Between Brothers
Season 1 Episode 17
Arsalan retells how Fereydoun’s division of the world among his three sons Salm, Tur, and Iraj drives the eldest two to conspire against and ultimate…
1 year, 1 month ago
Turan: Iran's Rival Nation
Season 1 Episode 16
Arsalan gives an overview of Turan, Iran’s rival nation in the Shahnameh, exploring its cultural, geographical, and thematic importance to the rest o…
1 year, 1 month ago