The podcast highlights the energetic efforts of Darius to create long-term support systems for the Persian Empire. The reforms brought about by him, including revising the structure of things and planning for succession, are discussed in detail.
The Ionian Revolt was not a high priority for the Persian Empire, as evidenced by the fact that King Darius needed to be reminded of it multiple times at dinner, according to Herodotus.
This podcast episode discusses Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia, including his battles with King Darius III and the burning down of the royal palace, as well as a brief history of the Persian Empire at the time.
Examining the ancient historian Dio Chrysostom's report on the official Persian version of events during the Empire of Darius, and the possible spin that was put on the story, as well as the arrival of The Mysticles in the court of Xerxes.
The Persian empire's propaganda of people willingly being part of their regime is false, as evidenced by their treatment of the Egyptians who rebelled against them in ancient times. The use of collective punishments, such as the mass execution of young boys and enslavement of girls, was a common practice in empires of the past.