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History of Persia

History of Persia

De: Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
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A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.

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  • 163: The Upper Satrapies

    163: The Upper Satrapies
    Apr 15 2026

    Despite his Prime Minister's insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It's also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels.


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    41 m
  • 162: The Great Revolt

    162: The Great Revolt
    Mar 9 2026

    The Seleucid narrative is back, and Antiochus III is the new king. Fresh off the death of his father and brother, the young Antiochus found himself pulled in three different directions by his nobles as rebellions, wars, and scheming advisers took their toll on the Empire.


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    42 m
  • 161: Meet the Neighbors Speed Round

    161: Meet the Neighbors Speed Round
    Mar 2 2026

    Prepare for a return to the narrative with a quick round of catch up with the Seleucids' neighbors: Egypt, Macedon, India, and surprisingly, Sparta one last time before the famed warriors of Ancient Greece fade into history.


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    49 m
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I am enthralled as I have studying Persia and have learnt so much more....am thoroughly enjoying this study

a thorough recounting

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I'm so glad I found this podcast. If you have interest in the Persian empire you have come to the right place. I really appreciate how the host presents the history, sources for this time period are, shall we say, not terribly reliable. It takes a deft historian to weave the material into a plausible narrative, but Trevor Culley does just that. He is also not afraid to give his take, always thoughtful and insightful, and does not hesitate to admit when there simply are not enough facts to make a solid judgement.

I highly recommend, and many thanks to the host for the outstanding work he is doing.

Outstanding Deep Dive into Persian History

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For anyone looking to fill in gaps in their knowledge of ancient history, Trevor Culley's History of Persia podcast is an excellent show. His research is extensive and his genuine fascination with the subject of Ancient Persia shines through each episode. Its a must-listen for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, Greece, Byzantium, or even Biblical history.

The Opposing Side in Everyone Else's History

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There are not much of historical books written about the Persian Empire, its history, and its legacy. The host has done great research through the history of other areas such as Greek and Roman and provides so much background and historical events, details, times, geography, and how the Persian Empire started and their contribution and significance to the society.

History of Persia

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I started out listening to this podcast with a mild curiosity about Achaemenid Persia, but Trevor Culley's enthusiasm for the topic has got me hooked on Iranian history. Culley does an excellent job covering not only the succession of the Persian king of kings, but also the religion, culture, and society of ancient Persia. This is especially commendable given that most of our sources for ancient Persia come from non-Persian sources. There are episodes covering Achaemenid foods, their views on gender, and the history of Zoroastrianism (plus even more on Patreon!). As a listener, these things give a greater understanding of what life was like in a distant time and helps give a better picture of not just what kings fought which wars, but why things happened as they did and how these ancient people may have considered the world around them. Overall, it's a high quality introduction to an incredibly vast and interesting topic.

Culley also maintains a pretty solid production value given his one-man operation. There's a marked improvement in audio quality as the show progresses (though many old episodes have been touched up), and the editing is good enough that you don't really notice it, (as it should be). Overall, it's got a bit of that indie rock vibe: the minor flaws add to the show's charm and general sense of earnestness. Trevor is also a great host for the show. He's funny without sacrificing accuracy and he treats sensitive topics with care without letting the mood drop too low. There are a lot of great history podcasts out there, but honestly that's the reason this show became my go-to for binge listening.

In short, it's a great podcast, and you're doing yourself a diservice by continuing to read this when you could be listening already.

Surprisingly thorough

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