Chapter
The Rise of the Persian Empire
2:30:28 - 2:38:36 (08:08)
In this episode, the host compares the conquest journey of Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, to a multi-battle long war and highlights how he took his people from a remote area to conquering half of the great nation states in 20 years.
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The Persian society placed great emphasis on telling the truth with it being a legal requirement and cultural norm.
2:30:28 - 2:31:46 (01:18)
Summary
The Persian society placed great emphasis on telling the truth with it being a legal requirement and cultural norm. The education of Persian male youth emphasized on learning to ride, shoot the bow and telling the truth.
ChapterThe Rise of the Persian Empire
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The establishment of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great is discussed, including religious and political connections and speculation about his intentions as a conqueror.
2:31:46 - 2:33:24 (01:38)
Summary
The establishment of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great is discussed, including religious and political connections and speculation about his intentions as a conqueror.
ChapterThe Rise of the Persian Empire
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
In just 20 years, Cyrus the Great transformed his once-backwater kingdom into a formidable empire, conquering half of the great nation states in the region after the fall of Assyria and earning the title "king of the universe."
2:33:24 - 2:38:36 (05:12)
Summary
In just 20 years, Cyrus the Great transformed his once-backwater kingdom into a formidable empire, conquering half of the great nation states in the region after the fall of Assyria and earning the title "king of the universe."