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History of Persia
Hosted by Trevor Culley and HoPful Media · EN
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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164: Frataraka
3w ago00:42:23Tap to summarizeContinuing 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_82Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Thoughts on the 2026 Iran War - America: Secret Wars 023
4w ago01:22:00Tap to summarizeAmerica: Secret Wars Season 2 kicks off with Trevor, Roberto, and Ben discussing current events in the 2026 Iran-Israel-US War. We talked a lot about the foreseeable consequences of the conflict, it's place in history, and a relatively long tangent about Muppets to break up the darkness.The History of Saqartvelo Georgia https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgiaTsar Power https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/Quest for Power https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/Wittenberg to Westphalia https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/Why Tho? A Personal Journey Through my Record Collection https://shows.acast.com/why-tho-podcastStep Back - the Iran war is SO much worse than you think - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovd33yfxoPkLiveUAMap - https://iran.liveuamap.com/Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street - https://bookshop.org/p/books/street-gang-the-complete-history-of-sesame-street-michael-davis/c168ea5e423e65c9?ean=9780143116639&next=tAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →163: The Upper Satrapies
Apr 1500:41:26Tap to summarizeDespite his Prime Minister's insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It's also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels.Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →162: The Great Revolt
Mar 900:41:33Tap to summarizeThe Seleucid narrative is back, and Antiochus III is the new king. Fresh off the death of his father and brother, the young Antiochus found himself pulled in three different directions by his nobles as rebellions, wars, and scheming advisers took their toll on the Empire.Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →161: Meet the Neighbors Speed Round
Mar 200:48:52Tap to summarizePrepare for a return to the narrative with a quick round of catch up with the Seleucids' neighbors: Egypt, Macedon, India, and surprisingly, Sparta one last time before the famed warriors of Ancient Greece fade into history.Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Intelligent Speech 2026!!!
Feb 2200:42:39Tap to summarizeIntelligent Speech Online 2026 is almost here, and if I haven't yet sold you on attending the conference on February 28, 2026 (starting at 9am US Eastern Time), you might be interested in my presentation from last year's event.When he seized the Persian throne in 522 BCE, Darius the Great made a public declaration explaining his coup in the Bisotun Inscription. Details changed with each retelling, but that version of story is the only one that survived in ancient sources. Modern historians are pretty sure that it’s one of the most successful lies ever told.IntelligentSpeechOnline.com – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now!Watch the video version of this presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAFcxdySfIVisit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Holiday Special 2025 (Happy Sadeh!)
Feb 100:37:57Tap to summarizeSlightly delayed by world events, but planned and written for December 2025, History of Persia marks the Iranian and Zoroastrian holiday of Sadeh, a feast and fire to stave off the dark winter nights and celebrate light and warmth.IntelligentSpeechOnline.com – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now!The Gist of the Jashan Ceremony - https://www.avesta.org/antia/Gist_of_the_Jashan_R1.pdfThe Atash Niyayesh - https://www.avesta.org/ka/niyayesh.htm#ny5Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →160: Philosophy and Medicine
Jan 1300:42:31Tap to summarizeUnfortunately for the study of Seleucid philosophy, the Seleucid kings were not major patrons of the lovers of wisdom as their Hellenistic neighbors were, and the works of the philosophers they did patronize have not survived. However, somewhat more can be said of Seleucid patronage of ancient medicine.IntelligentSpeechOnline.com – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now!Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →159: The Lovers of Wisdom
Dec 2200:42:43Tap to summarizeWe're taking a break from the narrative for a brief introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy. From Thales to Epicurus, it's time.IntelligentSpeechOnline.com – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now!The Hellenistic Age Podcast - https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps - https://historyofphilosophy.net/Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →158: A Flawed Inheritance
Dec 1000:29:12Tap to summarizeAfter chasing his brother out of Asia, but still beaten by the Parthians, Seleucus II returned to Antioch to face the family drama royals are best known for and to prepare for another round of war. In a speed round family episode, we'll cover the Seleucid extended family, the death of Seleucus Callinichus, and the reign of Seleucus III Ceranaus.IntelligentSpeechOnline.com – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now!Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show!Support | BlueSky | Facebook | InstagramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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