History of Persia

By Trevor Culley and HoPful Media

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 i

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Number 1: 170: Hellenistic Mesopotamia
We've had the opportunity to tour the Seleucid Empire under Antiochus the Great as he conquered his way from Syria to the Hindu Kush, and now it's time to discuss both the longstanding imperial core of Babylonia, and their long neglected neighbors in Assyria. Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show! Support | BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 09, 202628min
Number 2: 169: A New Alexander
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. Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show! Support | BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
August 17, 202635min
Number 3: 171: Syria Five
Following his return from Mesopotamia and Arabia, Antiochus the Great was poised to begin a Fifth Syrian War with the goal of conquering Koile Syria. To prepare for this, he would settle Anatolia, fully annex Armenia, and forge a secret alliance with Philip V of Macedon. Then it was time to plunge the eastern Mediterranean back into a storm of conflict that would ultimately bring a new power into the Hellenistic World. Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show! Support | BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
September 20, 202641min
Number 4: 01: Assyria and Setting the Stage
Here 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 12, 201948min
Number 5: 000: Introduction
Welcome 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
February 12, 201913min