History of Persia
History of Persia
Trevor Culley
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**Ad maintenance in progress on episodes 1-39. 40+ are repaired.**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. All credits available on the website (https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/)
ASW: America's Very First War II
For part 2, Trevor is joined by Asha (@Herbo_Anarchist) of the “Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism” podcast (@SwordsNSocPod) to explain Secret Wars and discuss the first ever war fought by the United States’ armed forces after gaining independence: a border dispute between Georgia and the Muskogee (Creek) Confederacy from 1785-1790.DownloadPatreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSaunt – A New Order of Things: Property, Power, and the Transformation of the Creek Indians, 1733-1816Scurry – The Oconee War Parts 1-3Smith – History of the Georgia Militia, 1783-1861Chappell – Georgia History StoriesCoulter – Elijah Clarke’s Foreign Intrigues and the “Trans-Oconee Republic”Haynes – Patrolling the Border: Theft and Violence on the Creek-Georgia Frontier, 1770-1796Kokomoor – Let Us Try to Make Each Other Happy, and Not Wretched”: the Creek-Georgian FrontierKokomoor – Creeks, Federalists, and the Idea of Coexistence in the Early RepublicScurry – A Considerable Tract of CountryOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 11
1 hr 10 min
122: Alexander in Love
Alexander the Great had many relationships, both romantic and familial. From mother and father, Olympias and Philip, to a vast array of step-mothers and siblings to at least four romantic and sexual partners, the Macedonian royal family was as vast as it was confusing and controversial.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 9
37 min
ASW: America's Very First War I
For the very first episode of America: Secret Wars, Trevor is joined by Asha (@HerboAnarchist) of the “Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism” podcast to explain Secret Wars and discuss the first ever war fought by the United States’ armed forces after gaining independence: a border dispute between Georgia and the Muskogee (Creek) Confederacy from 1785-1790.Patreon | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramSaunt – A New Order of Things: Property, Power, and the Transformation of the Creek Indians, 1733-1816Scurry – The Oconee War Parts 1-3Smith – History of the Georgia Militia, 1783-1861Chappell – Georgia History StoriesCoulter – Elijah Clarke’s Foreign Intrigues and the “Trans-Oconee Republic”Haynes – Patrolling the Border: Theft and Violence on the Creek-Georgia Frontier, 1770-1796Kokomoor – Let Us Try to Make Each Other Happy, and Not Wretched”: the Creek-Georgian FrontierKokomoor – Creeks, Federalists, and the Idea of Coexistence in the Early RepublicScurry – A Considerable Tract of CountryOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 3
1 hr 5 min
A Great, Big, Announcement (and the coins of Alexander the Great)
A massive announcement episode to explain my new podcast: America - Secret Wars, some news about the History of Persia, and Alexander the Great's coinage.Listen to America: Secret WarsApple | Spotify | RSSOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 2
30 min
121: The Conquests to Come
In 323 BCE, Alexander the Great was preparing for future campaigns. Some sources say that Alexander wanted to defeat Carthage. Others say Alexander planned to attack Rome, but the most likely candidate was actually Alexander's planned Arabian campaign.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 17
27 min
120: King the Conqueror
In 324 BCE, Alexander the Great took his first real break from war since he became king. At Susa, he orchestrated the mass marriage of his highest officers with Iranian noblewomen and honored the war heroes of his recent campaigns. Alexander faced another mutiny at Opis before heading to Ecbatana, where his closest companion, Hephaestion, died suddenly of an unknown illness, throwing the king into a deep depression.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 10
35 min
119: Pirates of the Arabian
While Alexander the Great crossed Gedrosia, Nearchus sailed from the Indus to explore the Arabian Sea and chart the coast of the Macedonian Empire. They faced obstacles, became pirates, and fought seas monsters before even reaching the Persian Gulf. Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 31
33 min
118: Dead Men's Rest
After the Battle of the Hydaspes, Alexander the Great began moving south through the Indus River Valley, battling the Mallians before nearly dying during the siege of their capital city. When he recovered, the Macedonians began to move west for their homeward journey, leaving only Nearchus' fleet and a few small garrisons behind.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 30
43 min
117: At World's End
After subduing Bactria, Alexander the Great invaded India. The crossing through the Hindu Kush was heavily contested by various mountain peoples. The Macedonians conquered each opponent before facing of with King Porus in the Battle of the Hydaspes River.Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 14
40 min
116: In Stranger Lands
We return to Alexander the Great in Bactria and Sogdiana, fresh off his final defeat of the Achaemenids but suddenly faced with rebellion, treason, and... love?Patreon | Support Page | STORE Twitter | Facebook | InstagramOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 29, 2023
49 min
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