Iran

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2026

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Alexandra Turney Iran’s story stretches across thousands of years, where ancient empires once rose beneath vast desert skies and along fertile plains. From the grandeur of early Persian kingdoms to the flowing exchange of culture, poetry, and ideas, its past carries a quiet sense of continuity and change. Across centuries, rulers and revolutions reshaped the land, guiding it through moments of brilliance and transformation. In 1979, the Iranian Revolution brought a profound turning point, as one era gave way to another and a new chapter began . Tonight, wander through the empires, stories, and enduring legacy of Iran, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Ancient History, Religious Traditions, War, Revolution, and Archaeology. #history #sleep #bedtime #Iran #Persia #Persianempire #iranianrevolution #politics #literature #archaeology #war #revolution About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Sleepy History.
0:07.3	Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios.
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0:27.9	Both geographically and culturally, Iran is at a crossroads.
0:34.5	And really, it's been in the middle of it all for thousands of years.
0:40.2	Iran or Persia, as it was once known in the West, has an extraordinarily rich history.
0:47.9	Over the centuries, it's seen the rise and fall of many powerful dynasties and empires.
0:55.8	It's the land of Persepolis and some of the greatest literature in any language.
1:02.1	It's also home to a unique Islamic culture.
1:07.9	To understand modern Iran, in all its complexity, we need to unravel its past. So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy ruins of a great city.
1:39.3	Against the backdrop of a pale blue sky, the stone is striking, monumental walls, soaring
1:48.2	columns, and a vast stone gateway.
1:53.5	The sculpted guardians of the gate are two winged creatures, with the bodies of bulls and
2:00.5	the bearded heads of men.
2:02.6	They're protective deities, still watching over the remains of Persepolis.
2:09.6	Until its destruction by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE,
2:16.6	Persepolis was one of the most impressive cities in the world.
2:22.3	Built by Darius the Great,
2:26.3	it was the magnificent ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
2:32.3	What remains of Persepolis today is just a shadow of its former glory.
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