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The Conquests of Cambyses and the Rise of Darius the Great
26:45 - 42:55 (16:10)
Despite his many qualifications for the position, one key aspect eluded Cambyses' grasp- legitimacy. The official story behind his appointment to the throne is a twisted and conspiratorial tale, featuring a deity and a series of elaborate justifications.
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Historians and archaeologists have been intrigued by the possibility of finding the lost army of Cambyses, which disappeared in the Sahara desert over 2,000 years ago.
26:45 - 32:01 (05:16)
Summary
Historians and archaeologists have been intrigued by the possibility of finding the lost army of Cambyses, which disappeared in the Sahara desert over 2,000 years ago. Despite numerous expeditions and investigations, it remains a mystery to this day.
ChapterThe Conquests of Cambyses and the Rise of Darius the Great
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The story of Darius the Great, second on the top ten list of greatest kings in the Achaemenid Persian Empire.
32:02 - 37:53 (05:51)
Summary
The story of Darius the Great, second on the top ten list of greatest kings in the Achaemenid Persian Empire. With a changed emphasis in religion, Darius reflects on his quest for legitimacy to rule and justifies why he deserves to be the king of kings.
ChapterThe Conquests of Cambyses and the Rise of Darius the Great
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Historians speculate that Darius the Great may have lied about the legitimacy of his rule and may have gone as far as to invent a supernatural story to bolster support.
37:54 - 39:49 (01:55)
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Historians speculate that Darius the Great may have lied about the legitimacy of his rule and may have gone as far as to invent a supernatural story to bolster support. This could be due to the fact that the previous ruler, Cambyses, made several unpopular policies, which made his successor Bardia a more appealing leader.
ChapterThe Conquests of Cambyses and the Rise of Darius the Great
EpisodeShow 57 - Kings of Kings II
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The death of Cambyses II, King of Persia is shrouded in mystery with different historians and sources providing different versions of the story.
39:49 - 42:55 (03:05)
Summary
The death of Cambyses II, King of Persia is shrouded in mystery with different historians and sources providing different versions of the story. Some suggest suicide, while others believe he was assassinated by one of his underlings, including Darius the Great, who later became the next king of Persia.