Cyrus, the Persian conqueror, initiated a strategy of mercy and tolerance towards the defeated Lydians, which eventually earned him their loyalty and service.
The story of how the fake king of Persia met his end is not a particularly pleasant one, but its articulation allows historians to uncover interesting pieces of information that may have been overlooked.
This podcast is part two of a series on the Achaemenid Persian Empire and its relations with Greece. Dan Carlin brings his unique storytelling style to narrate these historical events.
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.
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.