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Rumi was a 13th century poet and mystic often quoted today. He was born into a world shattered by the Mongol invasions that sent his family fleeing the only home they had known. Along the road we meet Francis of Assisi, the army of the Fifth Crusade, a couple of sultans, and cave dwelling Christians. Rumi will develop his own approach to faith that scandalises religious conservatives and inspires people even centuries after his death. This episode takes you into the surprising world of Rumi and the mystic traditions.
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