Ferdowsi
2 books referenced
Books by Ferdowsi
Shahnameh
Referenced in 1 episode
636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1)
January 19, 2026
Context:
Mentioned as the great epic of Iran, literally 'the book of kings,' to illustrate how fundamental the concept of monarchy is to Iranian historical identity.
The Book of Kings (Shahnameh)
Referenced in 1 episode
41. Persia
April 08, 2021
Context:
Described as 'the great epic poem of Iran' - referenced when discussing how Iranian nationalist historiographers calculated the length of the kingdom of Iran going back through mythical history