History of Persia
Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
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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.
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113: Alexander - King of the Monsters
History of Persia
11/18/23 • 34 min
In the centuries following Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire, Iranian cultural memory changed and shifted, often in strange and unexpected ways. Alexandros Megas ton Makedon was remembered as Gizistag Iskandar-i Rhomiyag - the Accursed Alexander of Rome.
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116: In Stranger Lands
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12/29/23 • 49 min
We return to Alexander the Great in Bactria and Sogdiana, fresh off his final defeat of the Achaemenids but suddenly faced with rebellion, treason, and... love?
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110: Hercules in New War-k
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10/15/23 • 35 min
Alexander the Great and Darius III square off in the Battle of Gaugamela, the Macedonians' first strike to take a Persian capital in Babylonia.
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112: King Darius Escapes
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10/30/23 • 41 min
In the final weeks of 331 BCE, Alexander the Great took Babylon, Susa, and Persepolis almost entirely unopposed. By May 330, he had claimed Ecbatana as well and sent Darius III fleeing toward Bactria, but discontent was growing in both armies, and ultimately Artaxerxes V, rather than Darius, would lead Achaemenid Persia's final stand.
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114: The Age of Heroes
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11/29/23 • 41 min
After the conquests of Alexander the Great, the history of the Achaemenids slipped into legend, myth, and obscurity. By the 6th Century CE, the likes of Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great, Xerxes, and Artaxerxes had been all but forgotten in Iran. Instead, the Sassanid Persian Empire remembered the stories of great heroes from the Avesta, occupying the equivalent of the Achaemenids' place in history.
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115: Meet the Neighbors #1
History of Persia
12/23/23 • 44 min
In a new recurring episode format, it's time to meet the neighbors, specifically the Nanda Dynasty of India. Of course, India's been here the whole time, but before Alexander the Great campaigns there in person, I should explain a bit about what was going on across the Indus River.
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107: Hetairoi Monster
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08/29/23 • 62 min
While Darius III gathered his forces in the east, Alexander was busy with the Siege of Halicarnassus, one of the most brutal encounters in Alexander the Great's career. Then Darius arrived, and east and west faced off in the Battle of Issus.
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108: Dr. Alexander's Levant of Horrors
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09/18/23 • 52 min
After the Battle of Issus, Alexander the Great and the Macedonian invasion force began working their way down the western coast of the Persian Empire while Parmenion raced through inland Syria. City after city surrendered without a fight until the Siege of Tyre, one of the most difficult battles in Alexander's career.
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111: The Man Who Could Walk Through Empires
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10/21/23 • 36 min
After Darius III's defeat at Gaugamela, Alexander the Great tore through the Persian capitals, taking Babylon and Susa without a fight, and only stalling on his way to Persepolis during the Battle of the Persian Gates. The Macedonians reveled, Persepolis burned, and King Darius fled, ceding Ecbatana to the conqueror.
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117: At World's End
History of Persia
01/15/24 • 40 min
After subduing Bactria, Alexander the Great invaded India. The crossing through the Hindu Kush was heavily contested by various mountain peoples. The Macedonians conquered each opponent before facing of with King Porus in the Battle of the Hydaspes River.
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How many episodes does History of Persia have?
History of Persia currently has 192 episodes available.
What topics does History of Persia cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on History of Persia?
The episode title '113: Alexander - King of the Monsters' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History of Persia?
The average episode length on History of Persia is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of History of Persia released?
Episodes of History of Persia are typically released every 11 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of History of Persia?
The first episode of History of Persia was released on Feb 12, 2019.
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