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America: Secret Wars021: The Pig War (Canadian Almost War 5)America: Secret Wars is back with a five part series about the skirmishes between the US and Canada that almost led to a third war with the British Empire in the 1830s. In Part 5, Trevor is joined Bailey and Nic from Totalus Jeffianus (@jeffianus.bsky.social) to discuss the Pig War and the boundary disputes that gave us Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Totalus Jeffianus – https://pod.link/1689272611Unfortunately, production on this series has been a...2025-06-081h 37America: Secret Wars20: The Creole Case (Canadian Almost War 4)America: Secret Wars is back with a five part series about the skirmishes between the US and Canada that almost led to a third war with the British Empire in the 1830s. In Part 4, Trevor is joined Bailey and Nic from Totalus Jeffianus (@jeffianus.bsky.social) to discuss the Creole Case, the struggle for emancipation in antebellum America, and how the slaver states wanted to use a war against British Canada to their own advantage.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Totalus Jeffianus – https://pod.link/1689272611...2025-04-281h 19America: Secret Wars019: The Patriot War (Canadian Almost War 3)America: Secret Wars is back with a five part series about the skirmishes between the US and Canada that almost led to a third war with the British Empire in the 1830s. In Part 3, Trevor is joined Bailey and Nic from Totalus Jeffianus (@jeffianus.bsky.social) to discuss the Patriot War, a failed Canadian Revolution where the US somehow managed to fight and lose on both sides. Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Totalus Jeffianus – https://pod.link/1689272611Gu...2025-03-301h 46America: Secret Wars018: The Aroostook War (Canadian Almost War 2)America: Secret Wars is back with a five part series about the skirmishes between the US and Canada that almost led to a third war with the British Empire in the 1830s. In Part 2, Trevor is joined Bailey and Nic from Totalus Jeffianus (@jeffianus.bsky.social) to discuss the Aroostook War, a conflict between the United States, British New Brunswick, and the forces of nature.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Totalus Jeffianus – https://pod.link/1689272611Aroostook War So...2025-03-161h 51America: Secret Wars017: The Republic of Indian Stream (Canadian Almost War 1)America: Secret Wars is back with a five part series about the skirmishes between the US and Canada that almost led to a third war with the British Empire in the 1830s. In Part 1, Trevor is joined Bailey and Nic from Totalus Jeffianus (@jeffianus.bsky.social) to discuss the fascinating little Republic of Indian Stream.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Totalus Jeffianus - https://pod.link/1689272611Brown - The Struggle for the Indian Stream Territory...2025-02-031h 48America: Secret Wars016: Occupation and Genocide in CroatiaTrevor is joined by Aurora and Roberto from Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) to form an unholy alliance of altogether too many podcasts and discuss how the United States occupied a slice of the Croatian coast after World War 1 and helped the newly formed Yugoslavia fend off Italian nationalists. Also, the Italians invent fascism along the way.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!The History of Saqartvelo Georgia https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgiaTsar Power https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/...2024-10-291h 37America: Secret Wars015: Teresa Urrea and the Yaqui RevoltTrevor was joined by Anthony from Disastrous History (@DisastrousHstry) to discuss the history of the Yaqui people of modern Sonora, their conflicts with Mexico, when those clashes crossed the border, and the story of a magical prophetess-healer-saint-revolutionary.Listen to Disastrous History https://www.disastroushistory.com/Fort Huachuca Museum - Huachuca Illustrated The Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Huachuca Vol. 1Fort Huachuca Museum - Huachuca Illustrated The Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Huachuca Vol. 2Garcia - Desert immigrants: the Mexicans of El Paso, 1880-1920Hu-DeHart - Yaqui Resistance...2024-09-281h 33America: Secret Wars014: Shinmiyangyo the Extra-Forgotten Korean War, Part IITrevor is joined by Cody Reynolds of the Accidentally on Purpose network (https://linktr.ee/aopnetwork), the Imperfect Men Podcast (@imperifectmenpod), and We Effed Up (@WeEffedUp) to discuss how Americans desperately tried to force the Korean Kingdom of Joseon to trade in the 1800s. Tomb raiding, stupid battles, and sword fights ensue.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Duvernay - Sinmiyangyo: The 1871 Conflict Between the United States and KoreaLong - Gold Braid and Foreign Relations: Diplomatic Activities of U.S...2024-08-1257 minAmerica: Secret Wars013: Shinmiyangyo the Extra-Forgotten Korean WarTrevor is joined by Cody Reynolds of the Accidentally on Purpose network (https://linktr.ee/aopnetwork), the Imperfect Men Podcast (@imperifectmenpod), and We Effed Up (@WeEffedUp) to discuss how Americans desperately tried to force the Korean Kingdom of Joseon to trade in the 1800s. Tomb raiding, stupid battles, and sword fights ensue.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!Duvernay - Sinmiyangyo: The 1871 Conflict Between the United States and KoreaLong - Gold Braid and Foreign Relations: Diplomatic Activities of U.S. Naval Officers…...2024-08-0657 min
America: Secret Wars012: Americans in the Opium Wars – Part 2Trevor is joined once again by Roberto Toro – host of many podcasts – to talk about the United States’ participation in The Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, and early-19th Century China. Roberto is the host of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia (@History_Georgia) and co-host of Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) and Quest for Power.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!The History of Saqartvelo Georgia https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgiaTsar Power https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/Quest for Power...2024-07-211h 15America: Secret Wars011: Americans in the Opium Wars - Part 1Trevor is joined once again by Roberto Toro - host of many podcasts - to talk about the United States' participation in The Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, and early-19th Century China. Roberto is the host of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia (@History_Georgia) and co-host of Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) and Quest for Power.Visit https://hopfulmedia.com.co to subscribe, donate, or buy podcast merch!The History of Saqartvelo Georgia https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgiaTsar Power https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/...2024-07-131h 09
America: Secret Wars010: Invading Taiwan - The Formosa ExpeditionTrevor sat down with Emma Lehman (https://www.emmalehman.com/) from Los Audio and the podcasts Gooned and Texas Twiggy to discuss the American Formosa Expedition of 1867. In a poorly thought out mission for revenge and imperialism, American sailors and marines got their first taste of East Asian jungle warfare.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramLos Audio - https://losaudio.substack.com/Gooned - https://www.goonedpodcast.com/Texas Twiggy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texas-twiggy/id1587025076Gordon - Confrontation over Taiwan: Ninete...2024-06-231h 21
America: Secret Wars009: An Invasion of Japan During the Civil War? Part 2Trevor’s brother, Evan, is usually with the US Navy in Japan. So we sat down to talk about the first time the United States fought the Empire of Japan in 1863.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramArnold – Diplomacy Far Removed: A Reinterpretation of the U.S. Decision to Open Diplomatic Relations…CIRA-Nippon – Bakunin’s Stop-over in JapanCullen – A History Japan, 1582-1941: Internal and External WorldsConvention of KanagawaDepartment of the Navy – Brief Summary of the Perry Expedition to Japan, 1853Griffis – Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typ...2024-06-0143 min
History of Persia[Ex] Creation by Gore Vidal - Swords Sorcery & Socialism Crossover Part 2Trevor and Aurora from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism found the perfect crossover episode with Creation by Gore Vidal: a historical fiction novel set in the 5th Century BCE that follows a fictional descendant of Zoroaster on his worldwide journey to understand the mysteries of the universe.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv...2024-05-291h 06
America: Secret Wars008: An Invasion of Japan During the Civil War? Part 1Trevor's brother, Evan, is usually with the US Navy in Japan. So we sat down to talk about the first time the United States fought the Empire of Japan in 1863.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramArnold - Diplomacy Far Removed: A Reinterpretation of the U.S. Decision to Open Diplomatic Relations...CIRA-Nippon - Bakunin's Stop-over in JapanCullen - A History Japan, 1582-1941: Internal and External WorldsConvention of KanagawaDepartment of the Navy - Brief Summary of the Perry Expedition to Japan...2024-05-2559 min
History of Persia[Ex] Creation by Gore Vidal - Swords Sorcery & Socialism Crossover Part 1Trevor and Aurora from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism found the perfect crossover episode with Creation by Gore Vidal: a historical fiction novel set in the 5th Century BCE that follows a fictional descendant of Zoroaster on his worldwide journey to understand the mysteries of the universe.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv...2024-05-211h 22
America: Secret Wars007: The American Invasion of the Falkland IslandsTrevor and Ben Jacobs (@w2wpodcast) of the Wittenberg to Westphalia and Why Tho? podcasts talk about the United States’ weird military history in the Falkland Islands with guest appearances from Irish rebels, the War of 1812, and the Argentinian Revolution.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramLorton – Falkland Wars – The History of the Falkland IslandsBarnard – A Narrative of the Sufferings and Adventures of Capt. Charles H. Barnard…Cawkwell – The History of the Falkland IslandsDickens – The Falkland Islands Dispute Between the United States and ArgentinaDrex...2024-05-121h 15
America: Secret Wars006: America vs. Pirates, Rebels, Seals, and Sheep in the Falkland IslandsTrevor and Ben Jacobs (@w2wpodcast) of the Wittenberg to Westphalia and Why Tho? podcasts to talk about the United States' weird military history in the Falkland Islands with guest appearances from Irish rebels, the War of 1812, and the Argentinian Revolution.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramLorton - Falkland Wars - The History of the Falkland IslandsBarnard - A Narrative of the Sufferings and Adventures of Capt. Charles H. Barnard…Cawkwell - The History of the Falkland IslandsDickens - The Falkland Islands Dispute...2024-05-041h 04
America: Secret Wars005: Tongo Tongo - Corruption and Occupation in NigerTrevor is joined by Bry Jensen of Pontifacts (@pontifactspod) to discuss the worst American military defeat in Africa of the last 30 years, The Tongo Tongo Ambush, and the rampant mismanagement that made it possible.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramMark - Inside The Botched Raid That Left Four US Soldiers Dead In NigerPenney - Drones in the SaharaTurse - Pentagon Misled Congress About U.S. Bases in AfricaTurse - U.S. Secret Wars In Africa Rage On…Turse - The U.S. Is Build...2024-04-191h 35
History of PersiaASW 04: Triesta, a hot start to the Cold War IITrevor is joined by Roberto Toro and Brendan Foster (@foster_writing) of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia (@History_Georgia) and Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) podcasts to discuss the post war occupation of Trieste and how tensions with Yugoslavia almost started World War III less than a year after World War II.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramGoldstein - Trieste, October 1945 to January 1947Jenning - Flashpoint Trieste: The First Battle of the Cold WarAllock - Border and Territorial DisputesRogers Churchill and Slany - Foreign Relati...2024-04-031h 01
America: Secret Wars04: Trieste, a hot start to the Cold War IITrevor is joined by Roberto Toro and Brendan Foster (@foster_writing) of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia (@History_Georgia) and Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) podcasts to discuss the post war occupation of Trieste and how tensions with Yugoslavia almost started World War III less than a year after World War II.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramGoldstein - Trieste, October 1945 to January 1947Jenning - Flashpoint Trieste: The First Battle of the Cold WarAllock - Border and Territorial DisputesRogers Churchill and Slany - Foreign Relati...2024-04-011h 00
History of PersiaASW 03: Trieste, a hot start to the Cold War ITrevor is joined by Roberto Toro and Brendan Foster (@foster_writing) of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia (@History_Georgia) and Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) podcasts to discuss the post war occupation of Trieste and how tensions with Yugoslavia almost started World War III less than a year after World War II.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramGoldstein - Trieste, October 1945 to January 1947Jenning - Flashpoint Trieste: The First Battle of the Cold WarAllock - Border and Territorial DisputesRogers Churchill and Slany - Foreign Relati...2024-03-261h 03
America: Secret Wars03: Trieste, a hot start to the Cold War ITrevor is joined by Roberto Toro and Brendan Foster (@foster_writing) of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia (@History_Georgia) and Tsar Power (@TsarPowerPod) podcasts to discuss the post war occupation of Trieste and how tensions with Yugoslavia almost started World War III less than a year after World War II.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramGoldstein - Trieste, October 1945 to January 1947Jenning - Flashpoint Trieste: The First Battle of the Cold WarAllock - Border and Territorial DisputesRogers Churchill and Slany - Foreign Relati...2024-03-251h 01
History of PersiaASW: America's Very First War IIFor part 2, Trevor is joined by Asha (@Herbo_Anarchist) of the “Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism” podcast (@SwordsNSocPod) to explain Secret Wars and discuss the first ever war fought by the United States’ armed forces after gaining independence: a border dispute between Georgia and the Muskogee (Creek) Confederacy from 1785-1790.DownloadPatreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSaunt – A New Order of Things: Property, Power, and the Transformation of the Creek Indians, 1733-1816Scurry – The Oconee War Parts 1-3Smith – History of the Georgia Militia, 1783-1861Chappell – Georgia History StoriesCoulter – Elija...2024-03-121h 10
America: Secret Wars02: America's Very First War IIFor part 2, Trevor is joined by Asha (@Herbo_Anarchist) of the "Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism" podcast (@SwordsNSocPod) to explain Secret Wars and discuss the first ever war fought by the United States' armed forces after gaining independence: a border dispute between Georgia and the Muskogee (Creek) Confederacy from 1785-1790.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSaunt - A New Order of Things: Property, Power, and the Transformation of the Creek Indians, 1733-1816Scurry - The Oconee War Parts 1-3Smith - History of the Georgia Militia, 1783-1861Chappell - Geor...2024-03-081h 08
History of PersiaASW: America's Very First War IFor the very first episode of America: Secret Wars, Trevor is joined by Asha (@HerboAnarchist) of the “Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism” podcast to explain Secret Wars and discuss the first ever war fought by the United States’ armed forces after gaining independence: a border dispute between Georgia and the Muskogee (Creek) Confederacy from 1785-1790.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSaunt – A New Order of Things: Property, Power, and the Transformation of the Creek Indians, 1733-1816Scurry – The Oconee War Parts 1-3Smith – History of the Georgia Militia, 1783-1861Chappell – Georg...2024-03-041h 05
America: Secret Wars01: America's Very First War IFor the very first episode, Trevor is joined by Asha (@Herbo_Anarchist) of the "Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism" podcast (@SwordsNSocPod) to explain Secret Wars and discuss the first ever war fought by the United States' armed forces after gaining independence: a border dispute between Georgia and the Muskogee (Creek) Confederacy from 1785-1790.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSaunt - A New Order of Things: Property, Power, and the Transformation of the Creek Indians, 1733-1816Scurry - The Oconee War Parts 1-3Smith - History of the Georgi...2024-03-011h 03
America: Secret WarsWelcome to America: Secret WarsThe United States has more than its fair share of famous wars in history, but that doesn't even scratch the surface. Have you ever wondered why we don't talk about the Korean War or the War of 1812 very often? Do you even know the names of the wars fought against Native American nations? What about the battle with Japan during the Civil War? In this podcast, Trevor Culley will sit down with friends and guests to discuss all of the American military history that's been forgotten, overlooked, or even covered up to explore lost stories from American history.2024-01-1802 min
History of PersiaHoPful Media Announcement (and Greek Coins)Introducing HoPful Media, an overarching brand name that doesn't mean much now but might in the future. Plus a minisode about Greek coinage circulating in the Achaemenid Empire.Patreon | Support Page | STORETwitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-10-1932 min
History of Persia59: Holy WarEarly in Xerxes' reign, an infamous and dramatic story of religious conflict was inscribed at Persepolis. When Xerxes became king he put down a rebellion, but in the process encountered a community dedicated to a god or gods he considered false and immoral. As consequence he destroyed their sanctuary and worshiped Ahura Mazda in their place. Support on Patreon Livius.org Avesta.org UT Austin Old Iranian Languages300: Rise of An Empire Review Part 1 Part 2 ...2021-09-1842 min
History of Persia58: Persia's First FamilyAs the reign of another king draw's toward a close, it's time to look at the royal family. Xerxes' household was like a microcosm of early Achaemenid history. His mother, Atossa, drew a direct connection back to Cyrus, his uncles, cousins, and siblings were woven into the political scene of his reign. Herodotus' catalog of Persian commander's is also a catalog of the Great King's family, and many of them held positions of power as Satraps across the empire. The royal family is also an opportunity to look forward, and introduce the next generation of kings, satraps, generals, and...2021-09-0539 min
History of Persia57: Xerxes at HomeIt's time to return to the imperial heartland and tour the "city" that Xerxes' built. The foundations may have been laid by Darius, but Xerxes was the one who turned Persepolis from a construction project into a shining palace complex in the Iranian plateau. Join me on The Oldest Stories podcast starting September 8, 2021! Website | Spotify | RSSIn The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support Page Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for...2021-08-1432 min
History of Persia56: Domestic AffairsAs the war with the Greeks drags on into obscurity, it is time to investigate what was happening inside the empire under Xerxes. In the far west, most territories slipped from Persian control completely. The Mediterranean coastal region was reconfigured and given a new leadership class to carry on the war against Athens. In the royal court, Xerxes dealt with infamous court drama and intrigue, while in Babylon the daily minutia of government wore on and dealt with economic crises. In The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support Page Twitter | Facebook | Instagram2021-07-2548 min
History of Persia55: Still Loud on the Western FrontAfter the Persian defeat at Mycale, the stories of the Greco-Persian war get less dramatic, but the war itself did not come to an end. Late 479 BCE saw the beginning of Greek offensives in Persian territory, which continued long after the Spartans pulled out of the war in 478. The third year of war between Xerxes and Athens saw the foundation of the Delian League, which could continue to lead Greek attacks on Persian cities for years to come.The History of Saqartvelo Georgia Apple | Spotify | YouTube | RSS...2021-07-1036 min
History of Persia54: Two By "Sea"Supposedly on the same day as the Battle of Plataea, another battle was unfolding at the foot of Mount Mycale (modern Mount Dilek). The Greek fleet agreed to aid Samian rebels against Persia and sailed all the way to mainland Anatolia to fight the Persian fleet. Still recovering from Salamis, the Persians opted to turn the confrontation into a land battle, but the new general, Tigranes, and his men were overwhelmed and even more of the fleet was destroyed by Greek hands. In The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support Page...2021-06-1531 min
History of Persia53: One By LandAfter a year of relative success, the Persian occupation of northern Greece received its second massive defeat. For the first time, the Hellenic League managed to field the full might of a Greek army against the occupation force commanded by Mardonius. They clashed repeatedly in the plains surrounding the small town of Plataea until their maneuvers drew both sides into a decisive and bloody confrontation.300 Review In The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support Page Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone...2021-05-2443 min
History of PersiaInterview: Sean ManningI sat down with Dr. Sean Manning, author of the new book: Armed Force in the Teispid-Achaemenid Empire: Past Approaches, Future Prospects to discuss the military might of the Persian Empire (and why it's so hard to find anything written about it). That includes both the academic nuances of which sources deserve primacy, and ever exciting topics of arms, armor, and tactics. Dr. Manning's research represents an invaluable resource for anyone trying to engage with the military history of Achaemenid Persia - especially when we try to disentangle it from the Greek Wars. 2021-05-1059 min
History of Persia52: The Adventure ContinuesAt the end of 480 BCE, there was a lull in the conflict between the Greeks and Persians, but not a stop. The Peloponnesians went home. The Athenians raided the Aegean. Xerxes took most of his troops back to Lydia while Mardonius stayed in Greece, and Artabazos lead a Persian army back from Lydia to Thrace. All of them had their own adventures along the way. 300 Review In The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support Page Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosett...2021-04-2442 min
History of Persia51: Defeat from the Jaws of VictorySeptember 480 BCE marked the high point for the Persian army in Greece. Athens was the smoldering campfire at the heart of the Persian army's camp. The Greek army had retreated all the way to Corinth and their fleet was in limbo with the Athenian refugees on Salamis. After some deliberation, Xerxes sent his navy to clear out the Greek ships only for the land and sea themselves to turn against the Great King. Pilgrim's Digest Apple | Spotify | Podcast Addict | RSS 300 Review In The Words of...2021-04-0843 min
History of PersiaInterview: Uzume WijnsmaI sat down with an interview with Uzume Wijnsma, a researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Leiden, whose research has proved invaluable to the podcast on a few occasions. Her research focuses on Egyptian and Babylonian resistance to Achaemenid rule, and she is part of the Persia & Babylonia project at Leiden.Persia and Babylonia Prosobab: Prosopography of Babylonia300 Review In The Words of Zarathustra Patreon | Support PageTwitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sp...2021-03-2146 min
History of Persia50! Ask Me AnythingThank you all so much! The AMA Episode was a great success and I look forward to the next 50 episodes of the History of Persia. This episode has everything: the ancient world in color, beard fashion, video games, book reviews, time travel, and of course me trying to piece together something to say about provinces we don't actually know much about. Links below in order of appearance: Great Courses: The Persian EmpireLiterature and History PodcastHistory of Iran Podcast Khodad Rezakhani @sasanianshah Top...2021-03-071h 43
History of PersiaPurim: Holiday Special 2021It's that somewhat random time of year again, where I set aside a bit of time to celebrate a holiday that intersects with our narrative. This year that means Purim, the Jewish celebration of the Book of Esther. Esther tells the story of a Jewish woman turned Achaemenid queen in the court of Ahasuerus (maybe Xerxes, maybe an Artaxerxes, probably a bit of both). Esther and her cousin Mordecai have to foil the genocidal plans of the King's vizier Haman to save their people, and the result is today's festivities.300 Review In...2021-02-2538 min
History of Persia49: Breaking ThroughLate in the summer of 480 BCE, the Persian invasion force under King Xerxes came to blows with the Greek Allies for the first time. The famous twin battles at Thermopylae and Artemisium played out surrounded by a series of smaller sacks and skirmishes. After three days of fighting, the Greek attempt to block the Persians in narrow passes failed and the Persian army pushed south, conquering Phocis, Boeotia, and ultimately: Attica and Athens. By the end of September 480, Xerxes nominally controlled all of Greece north of the Peloponnese. 300 Review In T...2021-02-1740 min
History of Persia48: What is your profession?Before launching into the actual warfare between the Persian Empire and Greek city states, it's worth examining how the Greeks prepared for war. Athens prepared by building a navy, everyone prepared by planning to deploy their armies, and we'll explore the whole history of the famous "300" Spartans.Patreon | Support PageTwitter | Facebook | InstagramHistory of Africa Podcast Apple | RSSCasting Through Ancient Greece Spartan History PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone...2021-02-0336 min
History of PersiaAnnouncement 2: DaricsSeason's Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Shab-e Yalda Mubarak, or a pleasant solstice festival of your choice. This is not a holiday episode, but a fundraising announcement to tell you about some new features that will appear on the podcast, HistoryOfPersiaPodcast.com, and Patreon going into 2021. Just like last time, I hate to just ask for money, so I've included a mini-episode about Persian coinage.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/do...2020-12-2625 min
History of Persia47: Preparing the WayFrom 484-481 BCE, Xerxes directed his subjects to prepare for war in Greece. This didn't just mean assembling soldiers and ships, but also preparing the infrastructure of the western empire to receive one of the largest armies ever assembled. 200,000 soldiers from across the Persian empire converged on the Hellespont in the spring of 480 and began the march to Hellas. Patreon Casting Through Ancient Greece iTunes | Spotify | RSS | Website Catalog of Nations from HerodotusOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use...2020-12-2044 min
History of Persia46: The Persian EmperorIn 486 BCE, Darius the Great died while Egypt was in revolt. Over the following years, Xerxes put his empire back in order. First in Egypt, then twice in Babylon, the new king defeated rebel kings. The traditional nobility of the two most ancient and prestigious satrapies in the empire were punished, and Xerxes asserted himself as the King of Kings. Patreon | Support Page | One-time ContributionOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https...2020-12-0737 min
History of Persia45: Xerxes PorphyrogennetosIn 486 BCE, Darius the Great died and passed the Persian Empire on to his son, Xerxes. With plans to invade Greece in development, and Egypt in open revolt, the Achaemenid house had to pause and deal with the succession. Darius became the first king entombed at Naqsh e Rostam while Xerxes competed with his elder half-brother for power. Patreon | Support Page | One-time ContributionOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast...2020-11-1039 min
History of Persia44: Also Sprach ZarathustraThis is the second part of the two-part discussion on the life and times of Zoroaster. This time, I discuss the Zoroastrian conception of reality and how it is portrayed in the Gathas as well as the legacy of Zarathustra in Zoroastrianism, Iran, and Europe.Zoroastrianism: An Introduction by Jenny RosePatreon | Support PageTwitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hi...2020-10-2437 min
History of Persia43: Thus Spoke ZarathustraBy audience demand, we're headed back in time. Before wrapping up the reign of Darius, it's time to look back to the bronze age and talk about Zarathustra Spitama, the prophet more often known in the west as Zoroaster. This is the first of a two part series on the life and teachings of Zoroaster, as presented in the Gathas - 5 hymns to Ahura Mazda believed to be composed by Zoroaster himself.Patreon | Support PageTwitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code...2020-10-2048 min
History of Persia42: Darius the ShopkeeperDarius the Great is one of Persia's most infamous kings for many reasons. An illegitimate heir who reunified the empire. The king of the first war with Greece. Conqueror of territory at the far reaches of Persian control. He was many things. He was also a reformer and an administrator who oversaw the implementation of new systems of taxation, record keeping, and political organization. Those reforms formed the basis of Persian governance for centuries to come, and may be his longest lasting legacy.Conquerors PodcastWebsite | Spotify | Apple | RSSP...2020-09-2239 min
History of PersiaInterview 2: Ryan Stitt - The History of Ancient GreeceIn preparation for Persia's increased involvement with the Greek mainland, I think it's a good idea to get some expert input on the "Yauna" on the western frontiers of the great empire. Please enjoy my conversation with the excellent Ryan Stitt of The History of Ancient Greece Podcast.
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History of Persia41: The GreatestTo round out our series on Darius' royal family, it's only fair to talk about the men of the family. After all, like it or not, the narrative will follow them going forward. Grandpa Arsames, the fascinating Hystaspes, and all of Darius' brothers, sons, and cousins get their own time in the spotlight. Then, it's time to prepare for the competition to become the Greatest.HistoryOfPersiaPodcast.com PatreonSupport PageOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great...2020-08-2332 min
History of Persia40: Heiresses of the EmpireThere were many Duksis (royal women) in Darius' household, and there would be many more in future generations of the Achaemenid family, but three women in particular standout above the rest. Most famously we know of Atossa, daughter of Cyrus and mother of Xerxes, from our Greek sources. Thanks to the documents of the Persepolis Fortification Archive we also know about the remarkable wealth and influence of Artystone and Irdabama as Persian women in the early 5th century BCE.Patreon Support PageOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone...2020-08-1344 min
History of Persia39: Rise of AchaemeneisOur sources for Achaemenid history are clearly biased towards the stories of men in the ancient world, but we actually know a lot about Achaemenid women. To fully understand the whole royal family, it's time to get a better understanding of the role Royal Women - the Duksish - played in Persian society.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...2020-08-1047 min
History of Persia38: The Last BattleNearly a decade after Aristagoras first went into revolt, and longer since the Athenians had reneged on their offerings of earth and water, the Persian Army came to take Darius' revenge on Athens. For the first time, a Persian army landed on the Greek mainland. They made their camp on an unremarkable open plain that would soon be seared into Greek history forever: Marathon.PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast...2020-07-1856 min
History of Persia37: Greece AwakensEven once the Ionian cities themselves were defeated, the consequences of their Revolt were ongoing. In 492 BCE, a new general, Mardonius, took to the field to settle matters in the Balkans. Two years later, the Persians turned their sites on Athens and Eretria in retribution for the aid they sent to the Ionians. In 490, Artaphernes and Datis launched the first Persian invasion of mainland Greece. PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast...2020-07-0334 min
History of Persia36: Return of the TyrannoiEven with Miletus defeated, the other rebel cities in shambles, Cyprus under control, and their armies victorious, the Persians had not heard the last of Ionian resistance. While the Greek rebels were fighting against the Persian Empire, the deposed tyrant Histiaeus was making plans to try and carve out a new niche for himself in Persian territory.PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donations2020-06-2224 min
History of Persia35: The Empire Strikes BackIt is a dark time for the Ionian Revolt. Although Sardis has been destroyed, Persian troops have driven the Rebel forces from Aeolis and pursued them across Anatolia. Facing the renewed Persian Fleet, a group of Greek cities led by Dionysius of Phocaea has established a new plan on the nearby island of Lade. The Persian satrap Artaphernes, ready to end this rebellion, has dispatched the army and the navy to retake Miletus.... PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my...2020-06-0432 min
History of Persia34: A New FleetWhile three Persian land armies were spreading out over western Anatolia to contain and defeat the Ionian Greek rebels and their allies, a fourth army was headed to the island of Cyprus. The Cypriot King of Salamis, Onesilos had usurped his brother's throne and incited his neighbors to rebellion. In our first "Battle of Salamis" the Persians retake the strange and strategic island.PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — ht...2020-05-2227 min
History of PersiaInterview: Dr. Michael BonnerThis time I have something a little different. In place of a regular narrative episode this week, I have my recent interview with Dr. Michael Bonner, author of the new book: The Last Empire of Iran. This jumps far ahead of our current point in the narrative story, all the way to the Sassanid Persian Empire of the 4th-8th centuries CE.Dr. Bonner and I discussed the origins, sources, conflicts, and fall of Iran's last pre-Islamic dynasty.The Last Empire of Iran by Michael BonnerPatreon...2020-05-111h 05History of PersiaWelcome to LyceumThe History of Persia is now on Lyceum! Lyceum is a new podcast app with a hand-curated catalog of high quality educational podcasts ranging from history to science to politics to arts. It's a really awesome app that I personally recommend.
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History of Persia33: Revenge of the PersiansAfter the shocking attack on Sardis, many more Greek cities joined the Ionian Revolt, despite Persian victory at Ephesus. In 497 BCE, three land campaigns were launched by three Persian generals: Daurises, Hymaies, and Otanes. After a series of lightning victories in early 497, the campaigns began set in to prolonged fighting. Two of the Persian generals were dead by 496, but the Ionians were still losing. Fresh revolts in the Troad and Caria were dealt serious defeats, and Aristagoras of Miletus, once the ringleader of the Ionians, fled into exile. PatreonOur Sponsors:...2020-04-2423 min
History of Persia32: Begun, the Greek Wars HaveTo prepare ourselves for their role in the coming wars between Persian the Greek city states, I'm explaining the history and politics of Archaic Athens, from their first adoption of oligarchy rather than monarchy, down through the adoption of democracy, the Peisistratid tyrants, and the final restoration of democracy by Cleisthenes. At the end of that long process, the Athenians and their Eretrian allies joined forces with the Ionian Greek cities of Anatolia in their revolt against the Persian Empire. In 498 BCE, the Greek army set out from Ephesus in a lightning raid to attack, and ultimately destroy, the...2020-04-1034 min
History of Persia31: The Naxos IncidentAt the end of the 6th century BCE, a group of exiled aristocrats from the island of Naxos inadvertently set off a chain of events that would eventually lead to such famous battles as Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. They asked the Milesian Tyrant, Aristagoras, to help them retake their home island after being kicked out. Aristagoras went to the Satrap of Lydia, who in turn asked Darius the Great. When Darius gave the go ahead, a Persian fleet invaded, and subsequently retreated from Naxos. Out of money and out of options Aristagoras and the rest of the Ionian Greeks...2020-03-2732 min
History of PersiaAchaemenid Nowruz! 2020 Holiday SpecialTo celebrate the Persian New Year's festival of Nowruz, check out the 2nd Sort-of Annual Holiday Special, exploring the New Year's celebrations of the Achaemenid Empire. Called Navasarda at that time, many of the traditions associated with the modern holiday were still developing during the Achaemenid period. The origins and original purpose of the holiday season are hazy and changed and developed as Iranian society evolved over centuries. PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com...2020-03-2027 min
History of Persia30: Persia CityThis time it's just one episode for a different kind of tour. Explore the early phases of construction at Susa and Persepolis under Darius the Great. The grand Apadana audience halls with their splendid columns. The lavishly decorated palaces built to house Darius throughout the year. The famous works of art and architecture that define the middle Achaemenid period are featured in this episode.Patreon!Inscribed Door Handle Avesta.org Old Persian translationsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a...2020-03-0736 min
History of Persia29: The Grand Tour, Part 4It's the final stage of the tour! Our trip through the Persian Empire wraps up with three central provinces of the empire, located in western Iran. This time it's Susiana, Media, and Parsa itself. We'll traverse everything from rundown ancient kingdoms, hostile mountain tribes, royal capitals, and one of the wonders of the ancient world. For some of them, we won't even have to leave the same city. These are the provinces that ruled and defined the Achaemenid Persian Empire. PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my c...2020-02-1429 min
History of Persia28: The Grand Tour, Part 3The 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 | RSSOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and u...2020-02-1439 min
History of PersiaHappy BirthdayToday is the one year anniversary of launching the History of Persia podcast. Thank you all so much for your support and interest this past year!Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-02-1207 min
History of Persia27: The Grand Tour, Part 2The tour of the Persian Empire continues, this time covering the western Satrapies. I'm exploring the details and histories of the Persian provinces starting with Armenia and moving counter clockwise, through Anatolia and Europe, over the Mediterranean, North Africa, Arabia, and Assyria. Based on the maps of Ian Mladjov. PatreonCasting Through Ancient Greece The History of Egypt podcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this p...2020-01-3040 min
History of Persia26: The Grand Tour, Part 1With 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donations2020-01-1755 min
History of PersiaHoliday Special 2019Happy Holidays Everyone! In place of a regular episode this week, we have the first annual History of Persia Holiday Special. Regardless of what holidays you're celebrating, or not, I have a surprise topic to cover by audience request this week. Please enjoy!PatreonInteresting topic? Check out Anthrochef's History of Food.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAd...2019-12-2522 min
History of Persia25: BehistunIt'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 Behistun TextOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com2019-12-1332 min
History of Persia24: Darius the GreatWith 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. PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/do...2019-11-2629 min
History of Persia23: The Lyin' KingsPicking 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. PatreonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/his...2019-11-1227 min
History of Persia22: Putting Out FiresNo 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 LinkOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https...2019-10-3040 min
History of Persia21: The Faith of the MagiAfter all that business with Gaumata that Magos, I figured we had time to keep talking about magi. This episode explores the religious developments and beliefs in Persia during the Achaemenid period. I'm focusing on Zoroastrianism, but also discussing how naming a religion like that for the ancient Persians is harder than it might seem.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2019-10-1538 min
History of Persia20: The Forgotten King522 BCE was a crazy year for the Persian Empire. That was the year that Bardiya - or maybe Gaumata - seized power. He overturned his brother and ruled the empire to try and save it. He halted rebellion and made peace with the nobility. However, nobody can usurp the throne or be a reformer without making a few enemies, and Darius became a lethal enemy to Bardiya.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...2019-10-0224 min
History of Persia19: Three Kings and The MagiIn 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 Aspects of History and Epic in Ancient Iran: From Gaumāta to WahnāmOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and...2019-09-1745 min
History of Persia18: The Tyrant and The KingsThe 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. Patreon2019-09-0328 min
History of PersiaAnnouncement 01: CroeseidsHello 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!PatreonSupport PageTwitterFacebookInstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising In...2019-08-2821 min
History of Persia17: The Mad KingThe 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com2019-08-2025 min
History of Persia16: Pharaoh CambysesIn 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...2019-08-0638 min
History of Persia15: The Army That Conquered The WorldIn preparation 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: ht...2019-07-2330 min
History of Persia14: Princes, Princesses, Kings, and QueensThe narrative lurches forward again with a discussion of the new cast, so to speak. Meet Cambyses, Atossa, Bardiya, Artystone, and Roxane, the children of Cyrus the Great, and the new royal family of the Persian Empire. This time I'm breaking down marriage customs, inheritance rights, and political training. Or to put that another way: incest, dividing the empire, and the next round of political power plays. Cyrus the Great is gone, and his empire would never be quite the same again. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a g...2019-07-0928 min
History of Persia13: Kingship 101 What did it mean to be an early king of Persia? They were divine, but not quite. Warriors and economists. The king of Persia, but also Babylon, Egypt, and many other lands. Legitimacy came in many forms, and this episode explores them. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-06-2629 min
History of PersiaEpisode 12: Iranian Religion It's time to introduce religion into the mix, starting with the origins and background of ancient Iranian traditions in general, and then narrowing in on the most famous and significant: Zoroastrianism. This episode explores the traditions and gods of the Indo-European steppe peoples as they migrated and became the Iranians, Persians and Medes included. I'll also discuss the reforms and doctrines of the ancient prophet Zoroaster who established a religion centered around a single supreme god, Ahura Mazda.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.r...2019-06-1140 min
History of Persia11: King of KingsReturning 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:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my...2019-05-2829 min
History of Persia10: Governing An Empire What exactly is a Satrap? Is there such a thing as a Satrapy? How did all of these people manage to talk to one another? All this, and more as the History of Persia celebrates double-digits with a break down of how the Persian Empire was actually organized and managed during the Teispid Period. Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv...2019-05-1430 min
History of Persia09: Who Are You Again?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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this...2019-04-3029 min
History of Persia08: Fill in the TitlesCyrus the Great has finally completed his conquests in our narrative. I break down the Cyrus Cylinder, the official record of what he did next, one section at a time. In this episode, I shamelessly take advantage of current events and link Persian history to both Easter and Game of Thrones. Listen and explorer official Persian propaganda, an expanding royal family, the historic and religious legacy of Cyrus, and all the titles of the Persian King.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com2019-04-1641 min
History of Persia07: The Writing on the WallIn 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta...2019-04-0942 min
History of Persia06: Introducing IoniaCyrus'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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this...2019-03-2638 min
History of Persia05: Crossing the HalysJust 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com...2019-03-1236 min
History of Persia04: Cyrus II, King of AnshanAround 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."Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPr...2019-02-2627 min
History of Persia03: Babylonians and MedesWe'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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2019-02-1228 min
History of Persia02: Indo-IraniansLast 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com2019-02-1228 min
History of Persia01: Assyria and Setting the StageHere we go, episode 1! Now, as much as I want to get to Persian history, we should probably know at least a little bit about the world before the Persians got there, so this is you lightspeed tour of the Near East, from about 1200 BCE to 616 BCE. Maps for everything are available on the website.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2019-02-1247 min
History of Persia000: IntroductionWelcome Everyone! This is the introductory episode to the show, just so you can get an idea for the premise for the show, who I am as a host, and a couple of disclaimers before diving into the narrative of Persian history.Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-02-1212 min