So You Think You Can Rule Persia: Recent Episodes
Umberto Molinatti & Sariel Snowings
A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings
The heir of a usurper is always a precarious one, but Ibrahim is here during the bubbling Third Fitna. Join us for a slow slide into chaos and a surprising number of death options.
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The tyrant is dead and now we have a man in charge who thinks that rulers should be held accountable for their actions. How will the caliphate react to a new regime and is more turmoil soon to follow?
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The caliphate is in crisis: rebellions wrack the provinces and the eternal expansion has ceased. Who better to deal with this than an entitled manchild? Join us for rude poems, wine drinking, and all the symptoms of decline.
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We've resisted reform for decades, and now the whole caliphate is on fire: the empire is contracting from al-Andalus to Khorasan with threats both internal and external. Will Hisham be able to hold it together, or is this the end for the Umayyads?
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Yazid II was deemed to be an insufficient successor to Umar, but the succession happened before anyone could change things. Will Yazid beat expectations and make the caliphate prosper, or will he follow in the footsteps of his namesake?
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Umar II is known by many sources as the only good Umayyad, comparable to the Rashidun caliphs themselves, but does he live up to the hype? Join for the end of the siege of Constantinople, a reform of the administration, and a horse kick to the face.
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After our 100th ruler, have a peek behind the curtain into our Patreon!
We'll tell you about the extra episodes that await you there and, to entice you further, here is the first half of our special episode on Alcibiades.
The most chaotic man of Ancient Athens is ready to hop between every available faction, break the balance of power in the Aegean, and have a good time doing it
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The caliphate is at peace and has only to rise and grasp its destiny. Al-Walid will oversee the greatest expansion since the caliphate's founding, leading us to Transoxiana, Sindh, and al-Andalus.
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A new Marwanid Umayyad caliphate has risen from impossible odds and now needs stable foundations that it may flourish. Abd al-Malik will rise out of civil war with the powers of friendship, administration, and incredible violence.
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Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. We appreciate your attention
The Sufyanid Umayyad caliphate has fallen and ibn al-Zubayr will do his best to reshape its ashes into something more in line with the ideals of the Rashidun Caliphs. But as they fell into hardship, will he be drawn towards a grisly end?
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The second ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate has some mighty big shoes to fill but is he up to the challenge? Tune in for multiple tragedies, an assault on Mecca, and a pet monkey.
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Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing protests in Iran and their brutal repression. We appreciate your attention
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The Umayyad Caliphate has arrived but how rightly-guided will it be? Mu'awiya is planning to stabilize his new empire and mold it into a fief that can be passed down for generations; however, there are those who would halt this project...
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The caliph Uthman has been murdered, but the caliphate must go on. Enter Ali, closely tied to the Prophet since his youth, he will try his best to avoid the caliphate spiraling out of control, but pleasing everyone is hardly possible...
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We have returned at last with a new world brought about by the final prophet! Join us for an exploration of the Rise of Islam, how the caliphate came to be and expanded so quickly, and the dangerous intersection between ruling an empire and trying to be a good man.
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After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.
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A short message about our plans for Season 2 and ways to support the podcast!
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It's all come to this, Khosrow II Parviz or Darius I the Great! To help us decide, we are joined by Trevor from the History of Persia and Plumas from Las Plumas de Simurgh who will sponsor their champions. And listen to the end for a special announcement...
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Today there will be two great challenges. First the semifinal between Khosrow II and Antiochus III, quickly followed by the mini-final between the loser and Seleucus I to determine our third and fourth places.
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The group has been narrowed to only four contestants, and today we are facing off Darius I and Seleucus I. Both somewhat founders of empires in a time of turmoil, who will gain an edge over the other?
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We have made it to the last of our rounds, it's only champions from here on out! Tune in to find out which of these rulers will gain a seat in the semifinals: Seleucus I, Kavad I, Bahram VI, Antiochus III, Musa.
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Our first set of champions felled, it's time to make some really difficult decisions. Only two among these greats will survive to see the semifinals: Darius I, Mithridates II, Khosrow I, Shapur I, Khosrow II.
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Today we're joined by David Chaffetz to discuss his new book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires. In it we discuss the relevance of this most important of animals and how it shaped the history of Iran and the world.
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Time for the last of our first set of rounds before we move on to the next level. Khosrow II Parviz, Cyrus II the Great, Peroz I, Musa, Narseh: which two of these last five will make it through?
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Round four is here at last and this time we have a more simple set of choices but let's reminisce nonetheless. Antiochus III the Great, Shapur I, Artaxerxes III Ochus, Yazdegerd I the Accursed, Cyaxares: find out which three we'll bid adieu to.
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It's time for a third round on the way to glory and we have some difficult decisions to make! Khosrow I, Bahram Chobin, Ardashir I, Xerxes I, Mithridates I: time for two to leave the others behind
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Our first round left a favorite in the dust, the next will be more controversial still! Shapur II, Orodes II, Kavad I, Vologases IV, Mithridates II the Great: which two will be successful and which three will be left behind?
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It's time to start thinning the crowd in the rounds! Darius the Great, Seleucus Nicator, Antiochus Epiphanes, Alexander the Great, Sinatruces I: five enter, only two will make it to the next stage!
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Here's a surprise extra episode for you all! With current events around the conclave, we partnered up with Gregg of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers to discuss the election of the early caliphs and how they differed or matched the pope in Rome.
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With all the kings reviewed, it's time to find who our favorite is so we'll start by drawing up the rounds. After that, we'll see how Sariel would do as monarch of monarchs in a choose your own adventure!
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We've made it at last, welcome to the final episode! Yazdegerd III comes to the throne as a disempowered child but will have the chance to influence historic events that will change Iran forever...
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We jump back and forwards in time with the last woman to rule all of Iran as everyone desperately tries to find a way out of the crisis. Boran is quite different to her sister but she will do what she can to save the Sassanid dynasty.
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The Iranians have tried usurpers, children, and random men off the street but nothing is working; maybe this princess will fix things? Join us as Azarmidokht shows people they can still have pride in their empire...for a while.
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The son of Shahrbaraz succeeds him after a brief interregnum and will try to establish some legitimacy during the greatest crisis the empire has ever seen. But don't worry, there are many other contenders for the throne.
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The triumphant (more or less) hero has at last returned home at the low low price of a child's life and the empire's pride. But what brought him to this point, will he rule well, and what will come after him?
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If there's one thing an empire doesn't need in a time of crisis, it's a child in charge, but maybe this one will be different! Tune in for more Roman meddling, a surprising regent, and a war hero's return.
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Kavad II has overthrown his father and killed most of his brothers to get to the throne. Surely, it was all worth it? Join us for the horsemen of the apocalypse planning a world tour at our expense.
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The world-conqueror sits upon his throne in glory but Herodotus taught us to count no living man happy. Witness Icarus graze the sun with his fingertips before reality brings everything crashing down.
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Khosrow's reign starts out with him as a puppet to the Romans first and the nobility second, how does he go from that to being called the Victorious? It will take a lot of skill, a lot of luck, and even more hubris.
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Bahram Chobin is the first non-Sassanid to rule in three centuries, will he make it stick? Tune in to hear about messianic prophecies, trick shots, and the first glimpse of the oncoming storm.
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Just a brief announcement on the Intelligent Speech Conference on the theme of Deception!
On the 8th of February, Umberto will participate in a couple of panels and host a talk titled "A Throne of Lies: From False Neros to Would-be Messiahs".
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It's always hard to follow up on a talented father, even more if your grandfather was talented as well. In this episode, Hormizd will do his best to keep up with his ancestors and deal with the nobles' displeasure.
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Khosrow has vanquished all the enemies of Iran from west to east, north to south; now comes the time for internal reform and restructuring. Join us for happy farmers, terrified nobles, and one last Roman war.
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Kavad needs a strong heir to complete his reforms and Khosrow is just that man. From west to east of the empire, he will be feared by Justinian and the Hephthalites while he endeavors to build a new golden age.
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We know how Jamasp's story ends, he's often a blip in Kavad's reign but that doesn't mean we skip him. Tune in to find out what it's like to be a puppet and whether he actually had agency in his brother's usurpation.
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Kavad rises to the throne in a very difficult situation, with enemies internal and external all around. But he has a solution...to all of it; all it will take is massive social upheaval and dueling a certain Justinian.
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Oh no, everything is on fire and the empire is about to fall, will Balash save us all? Not really... But it's time to find the unlikeliest of heroes and give the nobles a grudging "well done".
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Inviting a massive horde of nomads to invade your homeland is often a bad idea. Peroz can't see the harm in it; after all, when have the consequences of my actions ever affected me. Perhaps this one time...
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Leaving the succession up to the nobles is often a bad idea and today we find out how bad the consequences can possibly be. Join us for a fratricidal war, a disappointed mom, and a thundering of hooves.
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The middle Yazdegerd of the bunch pops up with a stable succession and an empire doing reasonably well. In his reign, he'll try to handle Armenia, the nobles, and deal with some new rumblings in the east.
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The civil war is over so let's meet the king that survived. This Bahram here has an epithet and it's a cool one to boot! Tune in to learn about hunting, epic poems, and bid a fond farewell to Armenia.
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Starting out with an inauspicious name is Khosrow the Usurper who doesn't even get a number! However, you will be happy to hear that there's a story about usurpation, puppets, and extreme violence towards lions.
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Our previous good king for a while has been murdered by nobles so now we have to deal with the succession. Shapur is already king of Armenia so everything will be easy for him right? Right??
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Welcome the first Yazdegerd of the lot! He'll actually try his best to improve things: peace, religious toleration, a sensible government. He must be stopped before things go too well, and the nobles know a guy...
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Murder and betrayal abound in Iran but will a new Bahram manage to fix it all? Not likely but hey, we get to talk about a story Attila the Hun told at a dinner party this one time.
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Shapur III carries an important name that gave us two greats, will he be up for the challenge? He'll face another situation in Armenia, nomads in the east, and complaints about tent manufacturing.
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After the long successful reign of Shapur II, we get a caretaker king to rule until the heir comes of age. Will he actually give up power? Will Shapur's legacy collapse? Join to find out.
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Shapur has made a name for himself in his first decades of life but now he must face Julian the Apostate and end the war with Rome. Find out here how he fares and what legacy he will leave behind
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Crowned before even being born, Shapur has a difficult life ahead of him with raids from without and treacherous nobles from within. But despite all of that, he gets two episodes, join us to discover how.
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Our last king was murdered for daring to make things better but now his son is in charge! Will he succeed? Probably not. But join us for the introduction of the youngest ruler in history.
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After humiliation at the hands of Rome, Narseh's branch of the dynasty continues under Hormizd who wants to get everything back on track. Also, it's time to meet our new recurring friends, the Arabs.
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We're finally out of Bahrams and the promised heir is here, will Narseh live up to his reputation now that he's king of kings? Join us for a quest for legitimacy, an internal reform, and a rematch with Rome.
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Third Bahram of the list, will he be lucky? Or is he going to be brutally overthrown by great-uncle Narseh? The nobles and religious establishment have a big decision before them, let's hope they choose right.
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This newest Bahram comes highly recommended by his father and the religious establishment, anyone else? Not really. Oh and this comes at a time when all the Sassanid neighbors are in turmoil? Excellent.
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Bahram was never meant to be king of kings, but now he's finally gotten the job thanks to good old-fashioned corruption. Will he herald a new golden age? No. Will he commit some atrocities? You can bet on it.
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After Shapur's exhaustive succession plan, we have Hormizd on the throne at last. Will he live up to his famous father and grandfather? Join us for Kartir, Mani, and a questionable end.
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The Sassanids have started strong and now Shapur has stepped up to the throne. In a lifetime full of action, he's going to make sure to treat the empire's fatigue with some very fine Valerian.
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A new dawn rises from Persia as Ardashir founds his dynasty. How will the empire change with this new management? Will the Sassanids follow in the Arsacids' footsteps or will they choose to change things up a bit?
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Today we welcome back our Queen of Queens! Plumas is back again to talk to us about Madayazna, Zoroastrianism, and much more now that we'll be heading into the new world of the Sassanid Empire.
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The empire is not in a good place, it sorely needs an injection of energy and competence to survive. Enter Vologases, will he manage to overcome rebellions and an ambitious brother to triumph? Wait, who's this Ardashir fellow?
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The previous Vologases managed to keep the empire stable for a good few decades. Now his son has the customary Roman invasion to deal with but there are concerning stirrings of revolt from Persia, where will this go?
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After a tumultuous reign, a new Vologases has taken over Parthia and starteed a new branch of the dynasty. He will now have to deal with more Roman trouble, a devastating plague and...stability maybe?
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Parthia is split between east and west, the Kushans are ravaging the east and Trajan is getting ready to set the west alight. Will the empire survive? Is Vologases the man for the job? Seems unlikely.
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The empire is back on its feet and ready for a great century, only something absolutely catastrophic could stop us now. To shreds you say? What about our defenses against the Romans? To shreds you say?
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Vologases has become king after decades of political instabilty but he has a plan to fix it. All it will take is fighting the Kushans, internal rebels, and dueling emperor Nero over control of Armenia.
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This random old man has become king of kings thanks to the nobles. How well will he do now? Oh look, he has a son called Vologases, I wonder if he'll be important...
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Gotarzes managed to win the throne with a lot of noble scheming and a little bit of fratricide but can he hold it all together? Join us for Karens, Emperor Claudius, and the importance of choosing a good spot for your relief.
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Artabanus managed to stabilize the empire somewhat but dealt with his fair share of civil wars, his son Vardanes will follow in his father's footsteps on both accounts. Oh, also Caligula will mess up Armenia for us.
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The nobles have chosen candidate number three and it looks like he might actually make it. Our third Artabanus has a plan to stabilize the empire, solve Armenia, and make new friends. Will he succeed?
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After an underwhelming first choice, the nobles have chosen one of the exiled heirs to come home and rule them. How did over a decade in Rome influence Vonones? Join us for news from the west, meddling nobles, and Armenia.
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Our dear queen has been ousted so who does the nobility think can do a better job? Meet Orodes, a distant member of the Arsacid dynasty who is suddenly thrust into a role he did not expect.
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She's finally here! The first of three women to ever rule Iran and she made her way from slave all the way to queen and beyond. But now that she's in control, how will she deal with the Romans and the tenuous power she has gained?
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Chosen to be king just because he was next in line, will Phraates learn quickly on the job? Join us for the end of the Roman Republic, civil wars, and a look behind the curtain of Augustus' boasts.
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Join us today for a wonderful crossover with the Alexander Standard where we'll chat about all things Alexander, his immediate successors, and everything in between!
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The recent civil war has weakened the empire but Orodes has no time to relax, the reckoning with Rome has come at last and our new king must face it head-on. Get ready for the showdown you've been waiting for: Surena, Crassus, Carrhae.
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We start on a parricide and a new Mithridates taking the throne, will he live up to his illustrious namesakes or will he be marred by strife both internal and foreign? Also, be prepared for the first introduction of the famous Surena.
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After Sinatruces calmed the waters, it's time for Phraates to muddy them up again as the Roman wolf's jaws close on Asia. Join us for the epilogue of the Pontic and Armenian Empires and the birth of a beautiful rivalry.
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Sinatruces has been waiting for his shot for decades and at last he can sit himself on the throne of Parthia. And did we mention he has a good hat? Come along for our power grandpa and for a surprisingly good run.
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Well, here we are, the deepest part of the Parthian Dark Age. Mysteries abound as Orodes inherits a still-burning civil war but we know very little about it. On the other hand, we know plenty about Rome sticking its fingers in the Asian pie for the first time.
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At last, we have some prosperity for the empire and the wider region, will Gotarzes be able to take advantage of the situation or squander it? Join us for a look at Armenia and the fatal flaw of the Parthian Empire.
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The empire is at rock bottom, the east is in shambles and the west is on fire, who will save us now? Mithridates is going to give it a go. In today's episode, discover what made Parthia the Parthia we know and love, not only that but get ready for introductions to our western and eastern neighbors.
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Artabanus I died leaving the empire in a dangerous and precarious equilibrium, Artabanus II has no such luxury. While the west is safe for now, will our king be able to tame the nomads or fail and take the empire with him?
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The reign of a promising young king was interrupted, will his experienced uncle fare any better? Join us for the first of our confusing regnal numbers and challenges on all sides as Iran is still bubbling with uncertainty.
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After the promising start given by Mithridates, the new king Phraates is tasked with consolidating the empire. Between rowdy nomads in the east and Seleucid death throes in the west, will he succeed in completing his father's vision?
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Parthia is here at last! Join us to find out the origins of our third main empire and how it rose from a small kingdom to the major power player in Iran thanks to our new friend Mithridates I.
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Well, Iran is out of Seleucid control with new forces filling the vacuum and we'll follow the kingdom of Persis. Join us to find out if Wadfradad is the right name, some fun numismatics, and can we stop the rise of Parthia?
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Another usurper takes control of the empire, and this time he might just be a random kid! Will he be able to rally the empire's flagging forces and usher in a new age or is he just a herald for worse things to come?
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The prodigal son returns from Rome! How will Demetrius adjust to his new role as great king? There are enemies on all sides but he'll do whatever he can to keep everything together for a bit longer.
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Terrible news everyone, all information on Xerxes I has been lost. So, in the hopes of reconstructing his life, we have turned to the esteemed film 300 and its sequel to reconstruct the life of this king in the most cough cough accurate way possible.
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Another child ruler so soon, and with an uncertain regency to boot! At least Antiochus V gets a number but he'll have to deal with the Jewish war, a potential civil war, and the ever-frustrating Romans.
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So he's had his nephew killed, married his sister, and usurped the throne, a strong start for a Hellenistic ruler, but can he do more? Tune in for an Egyptian war, Roman drama, and the origins of Hanukkah.
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The death of Seleucus IV has caused a bit of a crisis in the empire. The five-year-old Antiochus is now thrust into the limelight. Will he be a good child king? Or is he just going to follow the footsteps of Alexander IV?
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The empire is reeling from the death of Antiochus the Great and his son Seleucus now in charge. He will have to stabilize the empire from within and find foreign allies, that and deal with the Romans.
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Everything is on fire, there's only one Seleucid left and it's eighteen-year-old Antiochus III, but he has a plan. He just needs to fight meddling regents, the East, the Ptolemies, and the West. Oh, and the Roman wolf is about to devour Carthage...
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From the smoldering ashes of the empire rises a new young dynamic king. Seleucus III has one task in mind and that is retaking Anatolia once and for all.
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So Antiochus II left a right mess and now his three sons are going to have to figure out who gets to succeed. Follow Seleucus II as he balances the concerns of his own family with the Ptolemies while the thundering of hoofs makes itself heard in the east.
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He wasn't meant to be king in the first place but there aren't many options left so it'll have to be Antiochus II. How will he deal with the Ptolemies? Will plan a better succession than his father? Tune in to find out.
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After Seleucus getting so so close to a complete victory, his son Antiochus is here to pick up the pieces. Join us for a look at this new empire after the founder is gone and the first of those Syrian Wars there are so many of.
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Everything has been collapsing since Alexander came through and there is no true heir left, now what? In comes Seleucus, last of the successors to make a name for himself. Will we have peace at last? Tune in to find out.
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So it's the second civil war in half a decade and one of the kings is dead. Is stability around the corner? Is a child king just what the empire needs? Tune in to find out what happens to the empire we so carefully grew over the last 400 years.
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Alexander is dead and now the empire is left without a successor, or is it? Find out who Philip Arrhidaeus is and how he'll deal with ambitious generals when possession of the known world is in the balance.
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Alexander is now king of kings and ruler of Persia but he's not done yet, the ends of the Earth are still outside his grasp. Listen for unbridled ambition, an attempt at conciliation, and the dawn of a new age.
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Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing protests in Iran, we appreciate your attention
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Woe onto the people of Asia, a great scourge is coming and its name is Alexander! Join us for Alexander's early life all the way to his conquest of Persia as the Achaemenid Empire is reduced to rubble.
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Darius III inherits an empire in a crisis of legitimacy under the thumb of a powerful puppet-master. The internal situation is worrying but at least the borders are secure...right?
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The empire is back on track! Unfortunately we had a poor change in leadership last time. Let's see if Artaxerxes IV can live up to his father's name and deal with the troublesome Greeks.
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Well everything almost collapsed last time so here's hoping for something better. Artaxerxes III has risen to the throne by removing rivals in his family but will he be able to remove those further from home?
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Our first regular succession in a while! See how Artaxerxes II manages to start out his reign with Parysatis actively rooting against him. Join us also for meddling Greeks and more than one serious crisis for the empire
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Well it's been a long succession crisis and Darius thinks he's the one to end it. Tune in to find out if he makes it, what the Greeks are up to and why Parysatis is a terrifying force of nature.
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We have a special treat for you today! In place of a King you have a Queen! You'll all love her and despair! It's Plumas! She's an actual historian and will tell us ALL about her Achaemenid thoughts.
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Well Xerxes II didn't last long... Let's see how Sogdianus does, after all, there's a whole empire to look after and plenty of opportunities. Tune in for all that and some information about women in the empire, including a certain Parysatis
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Welcome to the story of the other Xerxes, the one that didn't invade Greece. Join us for a look into the education of a prince and a cautionary tale about partying too hard
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The period known to most through Herodotus is now over and it's time to meet some interesting people while the Greeks are off doing their thing. Find out what happens in the aftermath of a palace coup and how young Artaxerxes will do what he can to hold everything together.
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Darius is gone and his son Xerxes has inherited a golden age. What will he do with it? His dad still left him some homework but there's so much cool stuff to do in the empire. Tune in to find out how Xerxes balances the two and say a fond farewell to Herodotus
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The usurper/legitimate ruler is dead! Now what? Well, our friend Darius is going to be very busy throughout his life, sometimes by choice and sometimes by circumstance. Join us for a hefty episode filled with intrigue, war, and a first look at the barbarians in the West
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Wait, didn't he die last episode? Who is this guy? He says he's Cyrus' son but can we really trust him? Join us for a murder mystery, a cool action scene, and a look into why Herodotus didn't give us the most scandalous story this time
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Cyrus is gone and has left some pretty big shoes to fill, but there is plenty of world left to conquer for Cambyses. But, what's this? The sources aren't reliable? Do we at least get some good stories? Oh thank goodness for Herodotus…
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Our first great! The child of destiny is all grown up and what was that prophecy about conquering all of Asia? At long last we have our first Persian king and it's going to be a wild ride.
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And here is the link to the interview we mention! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY703YsXobQ
Astyages is handed a large and prospering empire safe from external threats. Is there a way to mess this up or are we in for some smooth sailing? Listen as we wrestle with dreams, prophecies, and a teeny tiny bit of actual facts.
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After the untimely death of Phraortes, it's time to move into plan B for Media and that comes in the person of Cyaxares. Join us for the first ruler we are sure existed and actual details about people and battles! Wild, I know!
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Well now that Media is a thing, we should do something with it! Listen as Phraortes deals with the bubbling chaos around the Assyrian empire and prepares for something big
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So here he is, the first king! Wait, why are we in Media? What do you mean he doesn't rule Persia? Why is he in the story at all? All this and much more will be answered during our first review episode! Join us for discordant Greek and Assyrian sources, an introduction to Herodotus, and, oh right, Deioces the king
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Welcome to the first-ever episode of So You Think You Can Rule Persia! Here we'll give you an overview of what the podcast is going to be like, who counts as a ruler of Persia, and some useful context on the terms we'll be using and when. Once that's done, we'll treat you to a broad history of the Middle East and Iran that should ferry you over to 700 BC. And, finally, you'll learn about our rounds and how we'll be rating the long (long) list of kings before us. Happy to have you along for the ride!
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