Persian Magic: Inside The Forbidden Temples Of Iran

'Iran - People Of The Flame' is a spiritual and cultural travelogue through Iran, following photojournalist David Adams as he searches for the roots of the world’s oldest monotheistic religion: Zoroastrianism. While modern Iran is often seen through the lens of Islamic fundamentalism, Adams takes...

51 min - Travel & Places - Wonder

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