Chapter
The Assyrian Empire and Its Ethnic Diversity
47:45 - 1:00:59 (13:13)
The Assyrian Empire was home to a diverse group of people, leading to intermarriage and language changes that challenge previous classifications by ethnicity. Focusing solely on Assyrian foreign policy can lead to a negative portrayal of the empire's impact on other groups.
Clips
The discussion touches on the negative aspects of focusing primarily on geopolitics and Assyrian foreign policy when studying Assyrian violence, as well as the difficulty historians face in classifying royal concubines and wives.
47:45 - 50:16 (02:31)
Summary
The discussion touches on the negative aspects of focusing primarily on geopolitics and Assyrian foreign policy when studying Assyrian violence, as well as the difficulty historians face in classifying royal concubines and wives.
ChapterThe Assyrian Empire and Its Ethnic Diversity
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this podcast, historian Will Durant emphasizes that ethnic diversity among ancient peoples in the Middle East was common due to constant interactions and intermarriage, leading to changes in language and culture and undermining the idea that ethnicity was the defining characteristic of groups at the time.
50:16 - 56:57 (06:41)
Summary
In this podcast, historian Will Durant emphasizes that ethnic diversity among ancient peoples in the Middle East was common due to constant interactions and intermarriage, leading to changes in language and culture and undermining the idea that ethnicity was the defining characteristic of groups at the time.
ChapterThe Assyrian Empire and Its Ethnic Diversity
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The use of cavalry in warfare dates back to Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't until around 900 BCE that Syrian cavalry depicted a more advanced level of horsemanship.
56:57 - 58:37 (01:40)
Summary
The use of cavalry in warfare dates back to Ancient Egypt, but it wasn't until around 900 BCE that Syrian cavalry depicted a more advanced level of horsemanship. However, many early depictions show riders who were not very comfortable on horseback.
ChapterThe Assyrian Empire and Its Ethnic Diversity
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The podcast discusses the history of tribal societies and how the odds were more equally balanced between them and the so-called civilized societies on the steppe, unlike in other parts of the world such as ancient Rome or colonial America.
58:37 - 1:00:59 (02:21)
Summary
The podcast discusses the history of tribal societies and how the odds were more equally balanced between them and the so-called civilized societies on the steppe, unlike in other parts of the world such as ancient Rome or colonial America.