Chapter
The Burning of the Persian King
1:34:00 - 1:45:45 (11:45)
Xenophon describes the alleged burning of the Persian King and his possessions during a retreating battle. This event was seen as a way to prove the superiority of one's god during this era.
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The transcript discusses a rumored method of how an ancient king chose to die and how some people in that era believed that it proved the superiority of their god.
1:34:00 - 1:40:16 (06:16)
Ancient History
Summary
The transcript discusses a rumored method of how an ancient king chose to die and how some people in that era believed that it proved the superiority of their god.
ChapterThe Burning of the Persian King
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The podcast discusses how ancient fortresses and cities such as Nineveh can go from being top of their era to being unrecognizable in a very short period of time, as discussed through the story of Xenophon camping by the ruins.
1:40:16 - 1:43:31 (03:15)
History
Summary
The podcast discusses how ancient fortresses and cities such as Nineveh can go from being top of their era to being unrecognizable in a very short period of time, as discussed through the story of Xenophon camping by the ruins.
ChapterThe Burning of the Persian King
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The speaker analyzes the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, taking into account the region's history and the impact of the Second World War.
1:43:31 - 1:45:45 (02:14)
Geopolitics
Summary
The speaker analyzes the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, taking into account the region's history and the impact of the Second World War.