Built By Fire: Sohrab and Rustum

The Tragedy of Sohrab and Rustum — When Warriors Are Forged by Fire In this episode of the Built By Fire Podcast, David Burnell explores the powerful story behind Matthew Arnold’s classic poem Sohrab and Rustum—a tragic tale of war, identity, legacy, and the fire that forges warriors across generations. Rustum, the greatest warrior of Persia, unknowingly faces his own son in single combat after years of separation. What unfolds is one of the most powerful stories ever written about honor, misunderstanding, and the cost of a life lived in battle. This episod...