Perspectives: Iran Past and Present

By Dr. Shivan Mahendrarajah

History, religion, culture, and politics of Iran, from the classical period in world history to the present day Middle East. Essays, podcasts, videos, images, and the author's academic publications ca... more

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Perspectives: Iran Past and Present episodes:

August 06, 2026 A Sunni Community Thrives in Shia Iran
Shivan Mahendrarajah’s book, The Sufi Saint of Jam: History, Religion, and Politics of a Sunni Shrine in Shi‘i Iran (Cambridge University Press, 2021) explores the history, religion, politics, and architecture of Ahmad-i-Jam’s shrine, located in eastern Iran. Sunni shrine and community have thrived for over 900 years. This is of particular relevance given prevailing assumptions about Iran’s … Continue reading A Sunni Community Thrives in Shia Iran →
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54min
August 04, 2026 Iran War: Failures in US Generalship
Podcast of essay published this day. Essay has details, links, and images
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4min

FAQs about Perspectives: Iran Past and Present:

How many episodes does Perspectives: Iran Past and Present have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.