The swirling, multi-coloured design itself appeared in Persia nearly 2000 years ago, with the teardrop motif that dominates it thought to be a stylization of a tree of life, a symbol of eternity for the Zoroastrians.

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This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

This program is no longer in production.&nbsp;Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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