Patron Exclusive Bonus Episode on the storytelling of CtesiasPatreon.com/HistoryOfPersiaOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Patron Exclusive Bonus Episode on the storytelling of Ctesias <a href="https://Patreon.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/HistoryOfPersia</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bonus Teaser: 1001 Iranian Nights

Darius III was handpicked by Bagoas the Elder to succeed Artaxerxes IV, but Bagoas realized his mistake too late. Darius was no puppet king. He seized the reigns and set to work stabilizing the Persian Empire, bringing them back from the brink of annihilation.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Darius III was handpicked by Bagoas the Elder to succeed Artaxerxes IV, but Bagoas realized his mistake too late. Darius was no puppet king. He seized the reigns and set to work stabilizing the Persian Empire, bringing them back from the brink of annihilation.<a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

104: The Darius Restoration

Eunuchs and priestesses feature prominently in tales of lust, schemes, and curses to the fascination of the Classical sources. In the last major culture episode for the Achaemenids, it's time to talk about those who fell outside of the Empire's sex and gender norms. Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eunuchs and priestesses feature prominently in tales of lust, schemes, and curses to the fascination of the Classical sources. In the last major culture episode for the Achaemenids, it's time to talk about those who fell outside of the Empire's sex and gender norms. <a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

103: Breaking the Binary

After conquering Egypt, Artaxerxes III got to work ruling his empire. New buildings rose on the Persepolis terrace. Overly ambitious Macedonians had to be managed. A host of young princes needed to be trained, but wait... does this wine taste off to you, Bagoas?Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After conquering Egypt, Artaxerxes III got to work ruling his empire. New buildings rose on the Persepolis terrace. Overly ambitious Macedonians had to be managed. A host of young princes needed to be trained, but wait... does this wine taste off to you, Bagoas? <a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

102: The Coup Without a King

I discuss the religious calendars of Zoroastrianism, past and present, along with the Sirozah prayers for each day of the month.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I discuss the religious calendars of Zoroastrianism, past and present, along with the Sirozah prayers for each day of the month. <a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

101: Calendar Madness

EPISODE 100! To celebrate, I'm ranking the top 10 Achaemenid kings. You won't believe number 2!Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EPISODE 100! To celebrate, I'm ranking the top 10 Achaemenid kings. You won't believe number 2! <a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

100: The Greatest Achaemenid

The Achaemenid Empire has a strange and complex history with enslavement. Today we separate fact and fiction both ancient and modern to discuss forced labor under Achaemenid rule.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Achaemenid Empire has a strange and complex history with enslavement. Today we separate fact and fiction both ancient and modern to discuss forced labor under Achaemenid rule.<a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

99: Slaves of the King

Even after disarming the western satraps, Artaxerxes III had his hands full in the west. It was time to retake Egypt, but that was easier said than done.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Even after disarming the western satraps, Artaxerxes III had his hands full in the west. It was time to retake Egypt, but that was easier said than done.<a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

98: Wars for the West

The Khaleeli Collection of Aramaic Documents from Achaemenid Bactria are an incredible and unique collection of Achaemenid records first revealed in 2012. They provide an otherwise impossible glimpse to Achaemenid rule in the northeastern provinces.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Khaleeli Collection of Aramaic Documents from Achaemenid Bactria are an incredible and unique collection of Achaemenid records first revealed in 2012. They provide an otherwise impossible glimpse to Achaemenid rule in the northeastern provinces.<a href="https://patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1o4k9h/metadata/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a>| <a href="https://historyofpersia.launchcart.store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STORE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

97: Bactria - Ruling the Later Empire

The epic tale of the greatest wife guy of antiquity.Our Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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**Ad maintenance in progress. Should be fixed soon** A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world. All credits available on the website (<a href="https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/</a>)

History of Persia

Last time, we got up to speed on what was going on in the Near East in the centuries before the Persians showed up. What we didn't cover, was who exactly are these "Persians," and what were they doing while their future empire was being taken over by the Assyrians. This time, we figure that out as we follow some steppe nomads called the Proto-Indo-Europeans on their 3000-ish year journey to becoming the Persians.   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Last time, we got up to speed on what was going on in the Near East in the centuries before the Persians showed up. What we didn't cover, was who exactly are these "Persians," and what were they doing while their future empire was being taken over by the Assyrians. This time, we figure that out as we follow some steppe nomads called the Proto-Indo-Europeans on their 3000-ish year journey to becoming the Persians.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 2: Indo-Iranians

Cyrus II

Around 550 BCE, King Cyrus II of Anshan went into revolt against the Median King Astyages. The young Cyrus was aided by a rebellious Median general called Harpagus and conquered the whole Median Empire in one war. Then, Cyrus declared himself King of Persia, and took his first step on the path to becoming "Great."  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Around 550 BCE, King Cyrus II of Anshan went into revolt against the Median King Astyages. The young Cyrus was aided by a rebellious Median general called Harpagus and conquered the whole Median Empire in one war. Then, Cyrus declared himself King of Persia, and took his first step on the path to becoming "Great." --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 4: Cyrus II, King of Anshan

We're bringing the stories from the last two episodes together now. The Medes and the Babylonians joined forces, beat the Assyrians and the Egyptians, and then divided up the Near East between themselves as they built their own empires. After this, I promise there will be some actual Persians on this History of Persia Podcast.   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're bringing the stories from the last two episodes together now. The Medes and the Babylonians joined forces, beat the Assyrians and the Egyptians, and then divided up the Near East between themselves as they built their own empires. After this, I promise there will be some actual Persians on this History of Persia Podcast.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 3: Babylonians and Medes

With most of the Persian Empire firmly under his control in 519 BCE, Darius the Great set off to earn that title by conquering surrounding territories and spreading Achaemenid territory to its greatest ever extent. He pushed the boundaries of the known world and established an empire that stretched that spanned nearly 4,000 miles from North Africa to the Indus River Valley.  Patreon Link   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With most of the Persian Empire firmly under his control in 519 BCE, Darius the Great set off to earn that title by conquering surrounding territories and spreading Achaemenid territory to its greatest ever extent. He pushed the boundaries of the known world and established an empire that stretched that spanned nearly 4,000 miles from North Africa to the Indus River Valley. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/31861005/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Link</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 24: Darius the Great

Just as Cyrus the Great, now officially the King of Persia, was consolidating his hold over the recently conquered Median Empire, a new war started. This time, the Persians were facing Lydia, the fabulously wealthy Anatolian kingdom ruled by King Croesus. This war really had it all. Deceptive strategies, surprising alliances, strange tactics, and wildly confused ancient sources to tell the story, but in the end it was just one achievement for Cyrus.   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just as Cyrus the Great, now officially the King of Persia, was consolidating his hold over the recently conquered Median Empire, a new war started. This time, the Persians were facing Lydia, the fabulously wealthy Anatolian kingdom ruled by King Croesus. This war really had it all. Deceptive strategies, surprising alliances, strange tactics, and wildly confused ancient sources to tell the story, but in the end it was just one achievement for Cyrus.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 5: Crossing the Halys

No sooner was Bardiya dead, than the newly minted King Darius had to turn his attention on rebellious subjects. One satrapy after the next went into revolt at the end of 522 BCE, and Darius spent most of his first year on the throne directing his armies from place to place to try and hold the empire together. This time, I'm talking about Darius, the calendar, and the rebellious liar kings who sundered the Persian Empire.   Patreon Link Audible Link  Ad: Audible  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No sooner was Bardiya dead, than the newly minted King Darius had to turn his attention on rebellious subjects. One satrapy after the next went into revolt at the end of 522 BCE, and Darius spent most of his first year on the throne directing his armies from place to place to try and hold the empire together. This time, I'm talking about Darius, the calendar, and the rebellious liar kings who sundered the Persian Empire. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Link</a> <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible Link</a> Ad: Audible --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 22: Putting Out Fires

In 525 BCE, the Persian army crossed into Egypt, in what seems to have been the culmination of years of antagonism between the the new empire and the last great kingdom of the Near East. To accomplish his task, the new King of Kings, Cambyses, mustered all his resources. He assembled a huge land army, constructed Persia's first navy, and formed alliances from the Greek islands in the Aegean to tribal kings in Arabia. Over the following three years, he established and consolidated Persian rule over the kingdom of the two lands, bringing one of the oldest civilizations in the world under Persian domination.   Archaeologists May Have Found 2,500-year-old Persian Military Base in Northern Israel The History of Egypt Podcast  Apple Spotify   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 525 BCE, the Persian army crossed into Egypt, in what seems to have been the culmination of years of antagonism between the the new empire and the last great kingdom of the Near East. To accomplish his task, the new King of Kings, Cambyses, mustered all his resources. He assembled a huge land army, constructed Persia's first navy, and formed alliances from the Greek islands in the Aegean to tribal kings in Arabia. Over the following three years, he established and consolidated Persian rule over the kingdom of the two lands, bringing one of the oldest civilizations in the world under Persian domination. <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-archaeologists-may-have-found-2-500-year-old-persian-military-base-in-northern-israe-1.6765220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archaeologists May Have Found 2,500-year-old Persian Military Base in Northern Israel</a> <a href="https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The History of Egypt Podcast</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-history-of-egypt-podcast/id626129639?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/hwallport/playlist/1GCqSOjCJKIMUIb8z4FF3t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 16: Pharaoh Cambyses

Picking right back up in the late summer of 521 BCE, I'm talking about the rest of the rebellions against Darius. That's the last three campaigns against the Liar Kings from the Behistun Inscription, the strangely absent rebellion in Egypt, and the other rebels that  were excluded from the famous monument before concluding with personal betrayal for the new King of Kings.   Patreon Link  The Hellenistic Age: - Website - iTunes - Spotify - SoundCloud   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Picking right back up in the late summer of 521 BCE, I'm talking about the rest of the rebellions against Darius. That's the last three campaigns against the Liar Kings from the Behistun Inscription, the strangely absent rebellion in Egypt, and the other rebels that  were excluded from the famous monument before concluding with personal betrayal for the new King of Kings. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Link </a> The Hellenistic Age: - <a href="https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3OVlqzoNg4KW987igfhskd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 23: The Lyin' Kings

Cyrus's generals take the reins for a bit and the Persian conquerors face their most grueling task yet: subduing the Ionian Greek city states. Persia's first interaction with the Greek speaking world was a drawn out, and possibly brutal conquest of the western coasts of Anatolia, but when they were done the empire was larger, more secure, and ready to keep pushing its boundaries south into the wealthy territory of Babylon.    ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cyrus's generals take the reins for a bit and the Persian conquerors face their most grueling task yet: subduing the Ionian Greek city states. Persia's first interaction with the Greek speaking world was a drawn out, and possibly brutal conquest of the western coasts of Anatolia, but when they were done the empire was larger, more secure, and ready to keep pushing its boundaries south into the wealthy territory of Babylon.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 6: Introducing Ionia

In 522 BCE, the Persian Empire sat on the edge of Chaos. Between March and September of that year, 3 men sat on the Persian throne, and according to the official royal history one of those kings was actually impersonated by a couple of magi. This episode is the first to really question who the Magi were. This episode also discusses the many theories of what really happened that year.  Patreon Support Audible Link Aspects of History and Epic in Ancient Iran: From Gaumāta to Wahnām  Ad: Audible  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 522 BCE, the Persian Empire sat on the edge of Chaos. Between March and September of that year, 3 men sat on the Persian throne, and according to the official royal history one of those kings was actually impersonated by a couple of magi. This episode is the first to really question who the Magi were. This episode also discusses the many theories of what really happened that year.   <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Support</a> <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible Link </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0674065883/ref=as_li_tl?camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0674065883&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;linkId=1441b2af199c648a0131410eccc95123&amp;tag=historyofpers-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aspects of History and Epic in Ancient Iran: From Gaumāta to Wahnām</a> Ad: Audible --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 19: Three Kings and The Magi

In preperation for Cambyses' invasion of Egypt, we're covering the early Persian armies. These are the armies that helped Cyrus the Great conquer the known world. They started as troops levied from Persia and Media, but grew to incorporate every facet of the empire and built on the history of Near Eastern warfare to form a disciplined and organized system.  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In preperation for Cambyses' invasion of Egypt, we're covering the early Persian armies. These are the armies that helped Cyrus the Great conquer the known world. They started as troops levied from Persia and Media, but grew to incorporate every facet of the empire and built on the history of Near Eastern warfare to form a disciplined and organized system. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 15: The Army That Conquered The World

With the Persian Empire at its greatest ever extent, it's time to start a tour of the empire. We're travelling east, out of Parsa, and following the excellent maps of Ian Mladjov counter-clockwise through the eastern provinces. From Karmana to India, to the steppe to Parthia and everywhere in between, to examine the little bit of information we have about the Persian east.  Patreon Support Page    ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the Persian Empire at its greatest ever extent, it's time to start a tour of the empire. We're travelling east, out of Parsa, and following the excellent maps of Ian Mladjov counter-clockwise through the eastern provinces. From Karmana to India, to the steppe to Parthia and everywhere in between, to examine the little bit of information we have about the Persian east.<a href="https://d3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net/staging/2019-8-3/22362960-44100-2-1edbd2264b3b6.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Patreon Support Page  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 26: The Grand Tour, Part 1

The story of Cambyses isn't just the conquest of Egypt, but also the dark side of it. According to Herodotus Cambyses was a mad king, driven to paranoia and acts of terrible violence while he was Egypt. The Greek Historian, as well as the Behistun Inscription, tell how Cambyses II murdered his family members and drove his own empire into open revolt. This episode describes the Persian tragedy of the King of King's fall into madness.   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The story of Cambyses isn't just the conquest of Egypt, but also the dark side of it. According to Herodotus Cambyses was a mad king, driven to paranoia and acts of terrible violence while he was Egypt. The Greek Historian, as well as the Behistun Inscription, tell how Cambyses II murdered his family members and drove his own empire into open revolt. This episode describes the Persian tragedy of the King of King's fall into madness.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 17: The Mad King

It's finally time to talk about the famous Behistun Inscription, commissioned by Darius to commemorate his victories over "Gaumata" and the rebel kings he faced from 522 - 518 BCE. It is part propaganda, part epic, part origin story, and part religious creed, declaring Darius' position over his hard-won empire. I go through the inscription step by step and give some of the history of the site beyond Darius.  Patreon Link  Support Page  Behistun Text  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's finally time to talk about the famous Behistun Inscription, commissioned by Darius to commemorate his victories over "Gaumata" and the rebel kings he faced from 522 - 518 BCE. It is part propaganda, part epic, part origin story, and part religious creed, declaring Darius' position over his hard-won empire. I go through the inscription step by step and give some of the history of the site beyond Darius.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/31861005/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Link</a> <a href="https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/support-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page </a> <a href="https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Sculptures_and_Inscription_of_Darius_the_Great_on_the_Rock_of_Behist%C3%BBn_in_Persia/Annotated/The_Persian_Text" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behistun Text</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 25: Behistun

The story of Polykrates, the Tyrant of Samos, intersects repeatedly with the history of the Persian empire during his life. From his rise to power in the vacuum left when Miletus was conquered, to his alliance with Egypt against the Persians, and finally to his death on the orders of a Satrap. His story feeds directly into the history around Oroites, the Satrap of Sparda (the kingdom formerly known as Lydia). Oroites tried to seize some power for himself in events that prepare our narrative for the chaotic years following Cambyses' death.  Patreon Support Page  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The story of Polykrates, the Tyrant of Samos, intersects repeatedly with the history of the Persian empire during his life. From his rise to power in the vacuum left when Miletus was conquered, to his alliance with Egypt against the Persians, and finally to his death on the orders of a Satrap. His story feeds directly into the history around Oroites, the Satrap of Sparda (the kingdom formerly known as Lydia). Oroites tried to seize some power for himself in events that prepare our narrative for the chaotic years following Cambyses' death. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> <a href="https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/support-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 18: The Tyrant and The Kings

In Babylon, October of 539 BCE began in the 17th year of the reign of Nabonidus, but it ended in the 1st year of Cyrus. In this episode Cyrus the Great carries out his final campaign against Babylon. Our sources tell us that after a few short battles, the greatest city of the ancient world through open its gates and the Persians won the day. Of course, ancient history is never quite that clean. This time, we explore Cyrus's greatest conquest, and the troubled, but fascinating, reign of Babylon's last king.  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Babylon, October of 539 BCE began in the 17th year of the reign of Nabonidus, but it ended in the 1st year of Cyrus. In this episode Cyrus the Great carries out his final campaign against Babylon. Our sources tell us that after a few short battles, the greatest city of the ancient world through open its gates and the Persians won the day. Of course, ancient history is never quite that clean. This time, we explore Cyrus's greatest conquest, and the troubled, but fascinating, reign of Babylon's last king. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 7: The Writing on the Wall

Hello everyone! I've got some announcements, updates, and news about the show for you, and as a little bonus for listening to my fundraising spiel, there's a mini-episode on the history of the world's first coinage at the end. Thank you everybody!  Patreon Support Page Twitter Facebook Instagram  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello everyone! I've got some announcements, updates, and news about the show for you, and as a little bonus for listening to my fundraising spiel, there's a mini-episode on the history of the world's first coinage at the end. Thank you everybody! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> <a href="https://historyofpersiapodcast.wordpress.com/support-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Page</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryofPersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryofPersiaPodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Announcement 01: Croeseids

This time we're taking a break from the narrative for a bit. Now that this show has all of Cyrus's major conquests under its belt, its probably worth getting a sense of what these Persians were actually like. This episode covers art, architecture, clothing, and the major cultural influences of the early Persian period, under the Teispid kings. Let's see what the world around Cyrus the Great might have looked like.  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This time we're taking a break from the narrative for a bit. Now that this show has all of Cyrus's major conquests under its belt, its probably worth getting a sense of what these Persians were actually like. This episode covers art, architecture, clothing, and the major cultural influences of the early Persian period, under the Teispid kings. Let's see what the world around Cyrus the Great might have looked like. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 9: Who Are You Again?

Returning to the narrative, it's time to see what Cyrus got up to in the final decade of his rule, after conquering Babylon. He traveled around his empire, between a collection of important capital cities, founded cities, and constructed monuments. He also conquered. This episode pushes the narrative eastward into the provinces of Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia and explores some of the events that happened there. Then it's time to finish the story of Cyrus the Great, with one last campaign on the northeastern frontier.Our Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Returning to the narrative, it's time to see what Cyrus got up to in the final decade of his rule, after conquering Babylon. He traveled around his empire, between a collection of important capital cities, founded cities, and constructed monuments. He also conquered. This episode pushes the narrative eastward into the provinces of Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia and explores some of the events that happened there. Then it's time to finish the story of Cyrus the Great, with one last campaign on the northeastern frontier.Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 11: King of Kings

The tour of the Persian Empire continues. This time I'm going through the empire within the empire to dissect Assyria and Babylonia. Within these two satrapies, there were many important administrative districts and geographic divisions including Judea, Palestine, Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Akkad in addition to Assyria and Babylon themselves. With hindsight's 20/20 this was obviously one the most important parts of the empire, and we'll go through it in detail.   Patreon  Oldest Stories Website | Spotify |Google | Anchor | RSS  ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:* Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The tour of the Persian Empire continues. This time I'm going through the empire within the empire to dissect Assyria and Babylonia. Within these two satrapies, there were many important administrative districts and geographic divisions including Judea, Palestine, Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Akkad in addition to Assyria and Babylon themselves. With hindsight's 20/20 this was obviously one the most important parts of the empire, and we'll go through it in detail.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/historyofpersia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> Oldest Stories <a href="https://www.oldeststories.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5PGrkXrRpTug5N4r1FRf4Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>|<a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mZGRiOTkwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google </a>| <a href="https://anchor.fm/oldeststories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor</a> | <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/fddb990/podcast/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/persia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com/persia</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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