007_Cyrus is THE MAN, Edition. Persian Politics

09/25/17 • 37 min

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The Persians created an empire housing one-quarter of the ancient world's population - linking Europe to India. Founded by Cyrus the Great - a Conqueror, a King, a Messiah.

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The Persians created an empire housing one-quarter of the ancient world's population - linking Europe to India. Founded by Cyrus the Great - a Conqueror, a King, a Messiah.

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