TopPodcast.com
Menu
  • Home
  • Top Charts
  • Top Networks
  • Top Apps
  • Top Independents
  • Top Podfluencers
  • Top Picks
    • Top Business Podcasts
    • Top True Crime Podcasts
    • Top Finance Podcasts
    • Top Comedy Podcasts
    • Top Music Podcasts
    • Top Womens Podcasts
    • Top Kids Podcasts
    • Top Sports Podcasts
    • Top News Podcasts
    • Top Tech Podcasts
    • Top Crypto Podcasts
    • Top Entrepreneurial Podcasts
    • Top Fantasy Sports Podcasts
    • Top Political Podcasts
    • Top Science Podcasts
    • Top Self Help Podcasts
    • Top Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Top Stocks Podcasts
  • Podcast News
  • About Us
  • Podcast Advertising
  • Contact
Not in our directory?
Add Show Here
Podcast Equipment
Center

toppodcastlogoOur TOPPODCAST Picks

  • Comedy
  • Crypto
  • Sports
  • News
  • Politics
  • True Crime
  • Business
  • Finance

Follow Us

toppodcastlogoStay Connected

    View Top 200 Chart
    Back to Rankings Page
    History

    History of Persia

    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.

    Advertise

    Copyright: © HoPful Media

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Google Play
    • Spotify
    Latest Episodes:
    107: Hetairoi Monster Aug 29, 2023
    Show notes

    While Darius III gathered his forces in the east, Alexander was busy with the Siege of Halicarnassus, one of the most brutal encounters in Alexander the Great's career. Then Darius arrived, and east and west faced off in the Battle of Issus.


    IntelligentSpeechOnline.com

    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    106: It Came From Beyond the Seas Aug 29, 2023
    Show notes

    In 334 BCE, Alexander the Great crossed into Asia to begin his invasion of the Persian Empire. Reluctant to intervene, Darius III left matters to his Satraps, dooming them in the Battle of the Granicus. So it begins.

    IntelligentSpeechOnline.com

    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    105: The Life and Death of Philip II Aug 17, 2023
    Show notes

    It's time to turn back the clock - just a bit - and see what King Philip II of Macedon was doing over in eastern Europe while the Persians were busy with Egypt, rebels, and succession crises in the mid-4th Century BCE.


    IntelligentSpeechOnline.com

    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    Bonus Teaser: 1001 Iranian Nights Aug 09, 2023
    Show notes

    Patron Exclusive Bonus Episode on the storytelling of Ctesias


    Patreon.com/HistoryOfPersia


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    104: The Darius Restoration Aug 07, 2023
    Show notes

    Darius III was handpicked by Bagoas the Elder to succeed Artaxerxes IV, but Bagoas realized his mistake too late. Darius was no puppet king. He seized the reigns and set to work stabilizing the Persian Empire, bringing them back from the brink of annihilation.

    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    103: Breaking the Binary Jul 25, 2023
    Show notes

    Eunuchs and priestesses feature prominently in tales of lust, schemes, and curses to the fascination of the Classical sources. In the last major culture episode for the Achaemenids, it's time to talk about those who fell outside of the Empire's sex and gender norms.

    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    102: The Coup Without a King Jul 11, 2023
    Show notes

    After conquering Egypt, Artaxerxes III got to work ruling his empire. New buildings rose on the Persepolis terrace. Overly ambitious Macedonians had to be managed. A host of young princes needed to be trained, but wait... does this wine taste off to you, Bagoas?


    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    101: Calendar Madness Jun 27, 2023
    Show notes

    I discuss the religious calendars of Zoroastrianism, past and present, along with the Sirozah prayers for each day of the month.


    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    100: The Greatest Achaemenid Jun 04, 2023
    Show notes

    EPISODE 100! To celebrate, I'm ranking the top 10 Achaemenid kings. You won't believe number 2!


    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    99: Slaves of the King May 11, 2023
    Show notes

    The Achaemenid Empire has a strange and complex history with enslavement. Today we separate fact and fiction both ancient and modern to discuss forced labor under Achaemenid rule.

    Patreon | Support Page | STORE

    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram


    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    Previous 1 8 9 10 11 12 22 Next

    Related Podcasts

    Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History

    1

    Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History History
    More Perfect

    2

    More Perfect Government
    Casefile True Crime

    3

    Casefile True Crime Games & Hobbies
    The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

    4

    The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe History
    BackStory

    5

    BackStory History
    The Black Dahlia Serial Killers

    6

    The Black Dahlia Serial Killers History
    footer-logo

    Contact Us

    Toll Free: 844-670-7747

    Links

    • Home
    • Top Charts
    • Networks
    • Apps
    • Independents Podcasts
    • Podcast Advertising
    • Podcast News
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Analytics & Insights

    Stay Connected

      Privacy, Terms of Use & Our Code of Ethics Protecting Content Creators Copyrights