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History of Persia

History of Persia

By: Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
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A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.

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  • 166: Meet the Egyptians

    166: Meet the Egyptians
    Jun 17 2026

    Following the Fourth Syrian War, Ptolemy IV Philopator went back to Egypt to enjoy his victory and leave administration to his advisers, at least until native Egyptian revolts brought Egypt's royal party to a screeching halt.


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    33 mins
  • 165: Syrian War

    165: Syrian War
    May 27 2026

    After defeating Molon and Alexander in the Upper Satrapies, Antiochus III arranged or accepted the assassination of Hermeias before resuming the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt. The Seleucids rise to new heights as they approach the Battle of Raphia.


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    34 mins
  • 164: Frataraka

    164: Frataraka
    May 6 2026

    Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it's time to talk about Hellenistic Persia. The province of Persis was home to a unique set of governors called Frataraka under Seleucid rule who introduced new and exciting trends to the Persian homeland while the Seleucids ran the show.

    A New Frataraka Chronology by David Engels - https://www.academia.edu/6374300/A_New_Frataraka_Chronology_in_Latomus_72_2013_28_82

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    42 mins
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I came across them by chance, looking for something on the ancient history of the middle east, and they deliver a comprehensive picture of the region from around 500 BC, in a very listener friendly format.

Excellent coverage of fascinating subject.

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