Did the fallen Sassanid dynasty seek a new home in Tang China?

History · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the historical connection between the collapsing Sassanid Empire and the Tang Dynasty, examining the remnants of the Persian royalty as they navigated a changing world.

This video investigates the period surrounding the end of the Sassanid Empire, focusing on the movement of the last Sassanids and their potential alliance with the Tang Dynasty against the rising Caliphate. The presentation draws on research by historians such as Matt Hollis Touraj Daryaee, author of 'King of the Seven Climes', and Matteo Comparetti, who explored the history of the last Sasanians in China.

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