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The Rise and Fall of Empires in Ancient Central Asia
1:12:09 - 1:24:34 (12:25)
This episode delves into the rise and fall of empires in ancient Central Asia, including the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Scythians, and the Medes.
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Amidst the rise of new powers like the Scythians and Medes in the Eurasian steppe, Assyria destroyed other potential barriers to their expansion, including Elam, and carried off their people as booty.
1:12:09 - 1:17:58 (05:48)
Summary
Amidst the rise of new powers like the Scythians and Medes in the Eurasian steppe, Assyria destroyed other potential barriers to their expansion, including Elam, and carried off their people as booty. However, the Medes would eventually regain their freedom and leave their own mark on the Central Asian bloodline through Iran.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Empires in Ancient Central Asia
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The downfall of Assyria was marked by brutal acts of violence perpetrated by the Babylonian king, including slaughtering the sons of the ruler of Jerusalem and forcing them to crush their father's bones.
1:17:58 - 1:22:43 (04:45)
Summary
The downfall of Assyria was marked by brutal acts of violence perpetrated by the Babylonian king, including slaughtering the sons of the ruler of Jerusalem and forcing them to crush their father's bones. This serves as an analogy for the potential upheaval in the United States over the next few years.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Empires in Ancient Central Asia
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The unpredictability of a future historical event makes it difficult to prepare for, unlike the 9-11 attacks, which had an exact date.
1:22:43 - 1:24:34 (01:51)
Summary
The unpredictability of a future historical event makes it difficult to prepare for, unlike the 9-11 attacks, which had an exact date. However, people should still anticipate such events in order to be more resilient when they eventually happen.