In preparation for Cambyses' invasion of Egypt, we're covering the early Persian armies. These are the armies that helped Cyrus the Great conquer the known world. They started as troops levied from Persia and Media, but grew to incorporate every facet of the empire and built on the history of Near Eastern warfare to form a disciplined and organized system.
17: The Mad King
16: Pharaoh Cambyses
14: Princes, Princesses, Kings, and Queens
13: Kingship 101
Episode 12: Iranian Religion
11: King of Kings
10: Governing An Empire
Episode 9: Who Are You Again?
Episode 8: Fill in the Titles
Episode 7: The Writing on the Wall
Episode 6: Introducing Ionia
Episode 5: Crossing the Halys
Episode 4: Cyrus II, King of Anshan
Episode 3: Babylonians and Medes
Episode 2: Indo-Iranians
Episode 1: Assyria and Setting the Stage
Episode 0: Introduction
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