This podcast episode delves into the fascinating expeditions of Freya Stark, a British explorer and travel writer, as she ventures into Persia and discovers ancient ruins and lost fortresses. Despite facing challenges such as outbreaks of typhoid and her own illness, Stark's determination and resourcefulness lead her to explore Lambsar Castle, Taki Suleiman, and the Alamut Valley. Along the way, she encounters friendly locals, documents ruins and artifacts, and plans future expeditions to unexplored regions of Persia.
