Afghanistan: history of a land of culture and anarchy

"Afghan history is a morass of empires and dynasties, conquest and collapse, creativity and decay."

Bijan Omrani, author of Afghanistan: A Companion and Guide, unravels the past of this turbulent land at the heart of Asia, and traces its story from ancient times to the modern era. Listen to his most recent lecture at the British Museum by following the link below:

http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/events_calendar/recorded_events/afghanistan_history_of_a_land.aspx