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Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ Episode 6: Surprised by Iran

Samantha Shankman

Photo Credit: Parts Unknown host Anthony Bourdain eats at a local Iranian home.  Parts Unknown CNN

Skift Take

This is simply the best episode of season three with Bourdain eloquently explaining the culture, politics, and food of Iran and, as only he has a knack to do, break down the barriers between Western viewers and their misperceptions of a nation that they would also likely love.

Anthony Bourdain has traveled the globe several times over so it is rare for him to experience a country and culture first-hand for the first time on CNN's Parts Unknown; however, this past Sunday followed Bourdain and the ZPZ crew on his trip to Iran. The episode begins with an unusually surprised Bourdain talking about his delight at finally traveling through Iran after years of attempts and an overly simplistic explanation of Iranian history including kings, magical black stuff, and unhappy citizens. We cover Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown every week. Find summaries of previous episod

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