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Decline of Civilizations & The Importance of Accurate Historical Accounts
2:59:09 - 3:07:43 (08:34)
The idea that civilizations decline due to people indulging in richer food and focusing on trivial pursuits such as sauces instead of weapons, is ridiculous. Accurate historical accounts are crucial in understanding the decline of civilizations, as official versions may be distorted over time.
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Examining the ancient historian Dio Chrysostom's report on the official Persian version of events during the Empire of Darius, and the possible spin that was put on the story, as well as the arrival of The Mysticles in the court of Xerxes.
2:59:09 - 3:05:12 (06:02)
Summary
Examining the ancient historian Dio Chrysostom's report on the official Persian version of events during the Empire of Darius, and the possible spin that was put on the story, as well as the arrival of The Mysticles in the court of Xerxes.
ChapterDecline of Civilizations & The Importance of Accurate Historical Accounts
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The idea that civilizations fall because their people start eating richer food instead of concentrating on weapons has been around since ancient Greek times.
3:05:12 - 3:07:43 (02:31)
Summary
The idea that civilizations fall because their people start eating richer food instead of concentrating on weapons has been around since ancient Greek times. However, it is absurd to blame an entire culture's fall on such factors, as there are so many complex reasons that contribute to the decline of civilizations.