Art of Persia (2020)

Episode Overview

In the previous episode, Samira Ahmed explores the decaying remains of an ancient walled city, transporting herself back to a pivotal moment in Persian history when Genghis Khan posed a dire threat. From the ashes of devastation arose a flourishing era of Persian poetry and art. In the legendary city of Isfahan, she meets the Safavid dynasty that followed the Mongols, who reshaped Iran's identity through Shia Islam, immortalizing their vision in stone, brick, and tile. Samira then journeys to Persepolis to recount the tale of Iran's last shah and his doomed effort to connect his reign with Persia's ancient kings, leading to significant repercussions for the world.