A big transition of power as Shalmaneser peacefully takes the crown from his psychotic father, then immediately heads north for some war crimes. Big discussion today about how the Assyrian empire really works, what holds it together, and how Shalmaneser heralds a new phase in near eastern history. I even have a new background to mark the new era, for those watching on video.

Also, for those not on youtube, I have been doing some more Pharaoh:Total War content, including a historically focused Let's Play, so look that up if it interests you.

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