History of Persia
Trevor Culley and HoPful MediaA 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 anci... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 214 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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After defeating Molon and Alexander in the Upper Satrapies, Antiochus III arranged or accepted the assassination of Hermeias before resuming the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt. The Seleucids rise to new heights as they approach the Battle of Raphia.... more
Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it's time to talk about Hellenistic Persia. The province of Persis was home to a unique set of governors called Frataraka under Seleucid rule who introduced new and exciting trends to the Persian homeland wh... more
America: Secret Wars Season 2 kicks off with Trevor, Roberto, and Ben discussing current events in the 2026 Iran-Israel-US War. We talked a lot about the foreseeable consequences of the conflict, it's place in history, and a relatively long tangent a... more
Despite his Prime Minister's insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It's also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels.
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Wait…was that really one of your guests making jokes about how happy he is that his non-verbal daughter was finally institutionalized? I was really starting to like this show. It was pretty interesting until the latest episode. I’m not a political animal, but I also didn’t tune into this show to hear immature and snarky jokes about our current administration…. There is no place in my podcast library for low brow and emotionally charged comments no matter the current political administration or ... more
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United States22 days ago - I could do without leftist propaganda
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Apple Podcasts1This KenUnited Statesa month ago - Great show on a lesser explored topic
This show is one of the few English language shows on Persian history. Glad that the presenter is engaging as this is one of the most engaging and prescient historical societies and in English it’s usually just as the antagonists to the Greeks.
Apple Podcasts5giuseppe alfredoUnited States5 months ago - Great podcast on an overlooked culture
The Persians are often treated as antagonists to Greeks, Romans or Byzantines so it is awesome to get the story from the Persian perspective. The host does a good job of being both accessible and detailed. I am looking forward to when he finally gets to the Sassanids.
Apple Podcasts5HalfdanrUnited States7 months ago - Orthodoxy
Gender is a social construct. According to the learned scholar, so thought the ancients. After all, the Egyptians wore makeup and skirts. Therefore, they and the Persians were down the LGPTQIA++++++++, and if you don’t agree, you’re a transphobe. Oh dear you don’t want to be called a nasty name, do you? So his thesis seems to be if it’s good enough for the ancients, it should be good enough for us. Fair enough. So we should bring back slavery, right? All ancient cultures practiced it. Carthage p... more
Apple Podcasts2IndyMikeBBUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #201 |  India/History |
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What is History of Persia about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history-focused show that explores ancient Persia and its empires through a mix of coinage analysis, political drama, and cultural storytelling. Recent episodes foreground Persian governance under Seleucid rule, eastern provincial administration, and the broader political dynamics of Hellenistic Iran, often weaving in expert commentary and on-site style explorations of sites like Susa and Persis. The host tends to blend deep archival detail with accessible narration, sometimes sparking debates on modern political parallels and the use of propaganda in ancient inscriptions. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on material culture (coins, inscriptions) to illuminate political legitimacy and regional identity, offering a distinct, scholarly... more
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History of Persia launched 7 years ago and published 214 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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