Art of Persia (2020)

S1E1 Episode 1

After the revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, Iran has often been synonymous with radical Islam. While Western documentary crews usually struggle to gain entry, journalist Samira Ahmed has a unique chance to explore the nation’s vibrant culture and fascinating history. In this inaugural episode, Samira travels to seldom-visited sites to uncover the origins of the Persian Empire, the enigmatic scripts of its early inhabitants, and how Iran's formidable kings constructed an expansive empire that captured the admiration of the ancient world.