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History of Persia

History of Persia

By: Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
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Summary

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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Episodes
  • 164: Frataraka

    164: Frataraka
    May 6 2026

    Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it's time to talk about Hellenistic Persia. The province of Persis was home to a unique set of governors called Frataraka under Seleucid rule who introduced new and exciting trends to the Persian homeland while the Seleucids ran the show.

    A New Frataraka Chronology by David Engels - https://www.academia.edu/6374300/A_New_Frataraka_Chronology_in_Latomus_72_2013_28_82

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    42 mins
  • Thoughts on the 2026 Iran War - America: Secret Wars 023

    Thoughts on the 2026 Iran War - America: Secret Wars 023
    Apr 28 2026

    America: Secret Wars Season 2 kicks off with Trevor, Roberto, and Ben discussing current events in the 2026 Iran-Israel-US War. We talked a lot about the foreseeable consequences of the conflict, it's place in history, and a relatively long tangent about Muppets to break up the darkness.


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 163: The Upper Satrapies

    163: The Upper Satrapies
    Apr 15 2026

    Despite his Prime Minister's insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It's also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels.


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    41 mins
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If your a big history buff I highly recommend but there is a joke advertising but I just skip it

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Played 5 minutes and it was purely advertisement non stop and self promotion. Wasted my time.

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