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 | 218 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Following his victory over the Parthian Kingdom, Antiochus III marched against the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and beyond, tracing the path of Alexander the Great and beyond.
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After defeating Achaeus, Antiochus III was quick to continue his reconquest of former Seleucid territory, or at least what he claimed was former Seleucid territory with a siege of Arsomasata and King Xerxes of Sophene. From there, the Seleucid army m... more
After the catastrophic Battle of Raphia, Antiochus III turned north and went to face the rebel royal Achaios and retake Anatolia in the aftermath of many surprising alliances.
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Following the Fourth Syrian War, Ptolemy IV Philopator went back to Egypt to enjoy his victory and leave administration to his advisers, at least until native Egyptian revolts brought Egypt's royal party to a screeching halt.
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- Fantastic Subject
The history of the Persian Empire is lightly taught in US world history classes. Thank you for sharing this incredible history and knowledge!
Apple Podcasts5Kurt in NWCT
United States2 months ago - Well researched
I am enjoying this well researched and presented, chronological order, narrative history of Persia
Apple Podcasts5Gobán Saor
Canada3 months ago - What? Is this a Trump commentary?
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
Apple Podcasts1Crashing TurkeyUnited States3 months ago - I could do without leftist propaganda
The host is a typical leftist and like most all leftists Trump Derangement Syndrome makes it impossible for them to think
Apple Podcasts1This KenUnited States4 months 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 States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #247 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Argentina/History |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  India/History |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Poland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  Israel/History |
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What is History of Persia about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history-focused program that traces Persian and Near Eastern power through the Achaemenid, Hellenistic, and subsequent empires, with deep dives into political intrigue, military campaigns, coinage, and statecraft. Episodes blend narrative momentum with scholarly notes, source references, and occasional guest appearances, offering a thorough look at how Persis intersected with Greek, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian worlds. Noteworthy are its detailed discussions of governance, economy (coinage and administration), and historiography, plus occasional cross-promotions within a related network. Listeners can expect long-form, richly sourced history told with a lively, sometimes provocative host voice that invites reflection on sources and interpre... more
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