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EP5 Roman vs Parthia Battle of Carrhae with Amir Askari Part 2 Feb 28, 2019

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Amir Askari takes us closer to the epic showdown between Rome and Parthia, the Battle of Carrhae, the most important battles between the Roman Republic and Parthian empire and one of the most crushing defeats in Roman history.

EP4 Roman vs Parthia Battle of Carrhae: The Prelude with Amir Askari Feb 26, 2019

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We revisit the epic battle between Roman Republic and Parthian Empire with expert Amir Askari from the Eran un Turan, living history re-enactment group Battle of Carrhae, the most important battles between the Roman and Parthian empiresand one of the most crushing defeats in Roman history. In this episode, we examine the background and prelude to war.

EP3: Rise of Sassanian Persian Empire, with Nadeem Ahmad Feb 22, 2019

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We interview Nadeem Ahmad of "Eran ud Turan" on the little told story of a major world civilizational power, Sassanian Persian Empire. Persian Empires often get bad press`in the current West-centric narrative. We at Silk and Steel seek to readdress this imbalance and bring to you, our listeners the real deal unfiltered by lens of Western comic books and Hollywood. Yes, I am talking about undo the damage of 300!

EP2: Sogdians on the Silk Road with Nadeem Ahmad Part 2 Feb 21, 2019

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We continue our time travel to ancient Silk Road on a guided tour by Nadeem Ahmad of Eran und Turan Living History Group. From Arab conquest to Arab-Chinese battle of Talas and An Lushan Rebellion in Tang China, Arrival of Islam, Rise and Fall of Tibetan, Turkic/Uighur Empires. Check out our patreon for amazing images and descriptions

EP1: Sogdians on the Silk Road with Nadeem Ahmad Part 1 Feb 04, 2019

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We time travel to ancient Silk Road on a guided tour by Nadeem Ahmad of Eran und Turan Living History Group. From Alexander The Great to Arab-Chinese battle of Talas and An Lushan Rebellion in Tang China, Arrival of Islam, Rise and Fall of Tibetan, Turkic/Uighur Empires. Check out our patreon for amazing images and descriptions

Understanding China with Razib Khan Jan 30, 2019

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I talked to Razib Khan of the Brown Pundits Podcast about China, my family history, demographic conundrum, Christianity and Islam, racism and geopolitics. Have a listen!

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