It's finally time to talk about the famous Behistun Inscription, commissioned by Darius to commemorate his victories over "Gaumata" and the rebel kings he faced from 522 - 518 BCE. It is part propaganda, part epic, part origin story, and part religious creed, declaring Darius' position over his hard-won empire. I go through the inscription step by step and give some of the history of the site beyond Darius.
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Behistun Text
93: Ezra
92: Family Ties
Bonus 32 Preview
91: The Great Satraps' Revolt
90: The Conflagration
89: Wars for the West
88: Peace At Last
87: The Third Invasion
Announcement: New Year's News (and Persepolis Payments)
Bonus 32 Teaser
86: Old Enemies, New Friends
85: The Spartan War
84: The 10,000 (aka Armenia III)
Bonus 30 Preview
HoPful Media Announcement (and Greek Coins)
2022 Mehregan Holiday Special!
83: Routine Maintenance
Solidarity with the Iranian People
82: Debrief of the Brothers
81: Cunaxa
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