TEHRAN — A new documentary series titled “Colonialism, a Story of History” investigates the origins and historical development of colonialism in Europe.
The 13-part series, directed by Mohsen Farsi, began airing weekly on Iranian state broadcaster IRIB starting tonight.
According to Farsi, the work covers the development of colonialism from the 13th century to the present day, tracing its intellectual and economic foundations and its global expansion.
“At first, I thought it would be a typical TV documentary, but after doing some research, I came across an amazing story that sometimes felt like reading a novel or watching a science fiction movie,” the director said.
He said the series took more than 10 months to research. “Initially, we aimed to attract a younger audience, but as our research expanded and we interviewed historians and academics, our level of analysis increased,” he said. “Some university professors have even said they plan to show parts of the series to their students.”
This documentary covers the development of colonialism from the 13th century to the present day, tracing its intellectual and economic foundations and its global expansion.
Over the centuries, Iranian soil faced various forms of colonial pressure and intervention. Today, many ruins from that time, such as diplomatic residences, customs offices, military barracks, telegraph offices, and oil facilities, serve as historical attractions for tourists and important materials and research sources for researchers investigating Iran’s modern history.
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