Reza Aslan: An American Martyr in Persia
In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Reza Aslan discusses his book, An American Martyr in Persia, unveiling the extraordinary story of Howard Baskerville, a Christian missionary from South Dakota. Baskerville joined Persian students in their fight for democracy during the 1907 revolution, where his death inspired a transformation in Iran’s political landscape.
About the Chair
Javaad Alipoor
Javaad Alipoor is a British-Iranian, Manchester-based and Bradford-built artist, writer and founding Artistic Director of The Javaad Alipoor Company. The Company takes stories beyond the stage through powerful multi-platform creations that explore the intersection of politics and technology in the contemporary world.
About the Author
Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer, producer and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally bestselling books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Aslan’s latest book, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville, was longlisted for the 2023 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography.
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