What You Should Know About the History of Iran

👉 Subscribe:    / @turtlehistoryyt   ▶ Watch next:    • What Really Happened on Flydubai Flight 1073   From a king the Bible calls anointed, the only outsider it ever gives that word, to a Roman emperor captured alive on a battlefield by a Persian king, to an oil well struck just after the company had ordered everyone to pack up and come home... This is The History of Iran, explained. and by the end you will know why a shah in 1971 chose a clay cylinder more than two thousand years old as his logo Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Anointed 1:15 The First Empire 2:25 Babylon 3:18 Persepolis 4:00 The Captive Emperor 4:47 The New Faith 5:20 The Book of Kings 6:04 The Poet Who Measured Time 6:54 Half the World 7:37 The Wrong Name 8:14 The Telegram 9:18 The Oil 9:52 1953 10:39 Two Thousand Five Hundred Years 11:33 1979 12:10 444 Days 12:57 The Cylinder Narrated by a 250-year-old turtle who says he was there for most of it. Every quote on screen comes word for word from the sources below. Sources: • Wikipedia — Cyrus the Great • Wikipedia — Isaiah 45 • Wikipedia — Isaiah 45:1 • Wikipedia — Achaemenid Empire • Wikipedia — Angarium • Wikipedia — Cyrus Cylinder • Wikipedia — Persepolis • Wikipedia — Shapur I • Wikipedia — Valerian (emperor) • Wikipedia — Muslim conquest of Persia • Wikipedia — Shahnameh • Wikipedia — Ferdowsi • Wikipedia — Omar Khayyam • Wikipedia — Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam • Wikipedia — Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam (FitzGerald, 1859) • Wikipedia — Safavid Iran • Wikipedia — Isfahan • Wikipedia — Name of Iran • Wikipedia — Anglo-Persian Oil Company • Wikipedia — Mohammad Mosaddegh • Wikipedia — 1953 Iranian coup d'état • Wikipedia — 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire • Wikipedia — Iranian Revolution • Wikipedia — Ruhollah Khomeini • Wikipedia — Iran hostage crisis • Wikipedia — Isaiah 45:4 (New International Version) #history #iran #persianempire Discover the fascinating history of Iran, a country with a rich cultural heritage that spans thousands of years, from the ancient Persian Empire to the modern day. Learn about the significance of the Cyrus Cylinder, a symbol of the Persian Empire's tolerance and diversity, and the majestic city of Persepolis, a testament to the empire's grandeur. The Shahnameh, a epic poem written by Ferdowsi, is another important part of Iran's history, showcasing the country's literary and poetic traditions. The 1953 Iranian coup, which led to the overthrow of the democratically elected government, and the Iranian Revolution, which brought about a new era of Islamic governance, are also explored in this video. With its unique blend of animated history and documentary style, this video provides an engaging and informative look at the history of Iran, covering topics such as Cyrus the Great, the Persian Empire, and ancient Persia. Whether you're interested in middle east history, history explained, or just want to learn more about this fascinating country, this video has something for everyone, including animated history, history cartoon, and history documentary styles, all presented in an easy to follow and entertaining way, courtesy of Turtle History.