
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 anci... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 205 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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.
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
About 10 or 15 ep.s deep and I already love it
Lots of great knowledge and insight if you like history
Upping from 4 to 5 stars because I really enjoy the exploration of mythology in the recent episodes! Trevor’s love for this subject really shows through lately after it waned during the Alexander episodes.
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Focusing on the history of Persia, this series covers a broad range of topics surrounding the empires that once ruled the region, starting from the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great. Episodes explore the intricate political dynamics, cultural achievements, military conquests, and religious influences that shaped ancient Persian civilization, often linking these narratives to other significant civilizations like Greece and Rome. The discussions are detailed and aim to portray the historical context and repercussions of various events, making them accessible to both enthusiasts and casual listeners of history. Unique approaches, like critiques of modern representations and a creative exploration of cinematic portrayals, distinguish this... more
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