Hardcore History 56 – Kings of Kings

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(7 customer reviews)
Release date: October 28, 2015
Filesize: 195 MB

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Often relegated to the role of slavish cannon fodder for Sparta’s spears, the Achaemenid Persian empire had a glorious heritage. Under a single king they created the greatest empire the world had ever seen.

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7 reviews for Hardcore History 56 – Kings of Kings

  1. Dave Feldmann

    Fantastic. First experience with HH, recommended by good friend and long time listener Robbie Farlow.

    The breadth of resources, the informed voice, the willingness to bring voices from across time and space to fully explore what may very well have been happening in these times is a singular accomplishment .

    Thanks for doing this podcast. Can’t wait to listen to King of Kings II

  2. Michael W Cho

    Loved it…

  3. Nate

    Some of DC’s finest work. I have never been a big history buff, but THIS, this was a fantastic recount of a very compelling part of global history! Thanks to this series, I have now started taking an active interest in the history of the world. A very great program, from a very great team.

  4. Viresh

    I understand that the sources for this period are limited, but my favourite episodes are the ones where Dan (and Ben) cover ancient history. I really loved this episode. Currently on the second and loving that as well.

  5. Todd

    Fascinating story. Makes me want to go re-read Herodotus.

    Only comment is regarding life expectancy. It was quite common for people to live well into their 80’s. Life expectancy is calculated between birth rate and death rate. Infant mortality was high which skewers this result. A more accurate measurement would be from 5 year old rate vs. death rate. Remember, the minimum age for the Spartan Council of Elders was 60.

    Keep up the good work Dan!

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