Historical educational posts on Ancient Persian history. I'll be covering Persian history stretching from the founding of the empire under Cyrus the Great, to the fall of the empire under Darius III, covering topics ranging from daily life in the empire to all-out warfare. I'll also be looking a lot into Greek history, and their infamous conflicts with the Persians throughout history. All feedback, positive and/or negative, is very welcome. Hope ya learn plenty-a-stuff! :)
5 Aug 2020 6 minute read 9 comments YouveBeenGreeked
The mid to late 6th century BC saw the rise of the first world superpower in the Middle East. From humble beginnings deep in Iran, a lineage of Persian kings, known as the Achaemenids, emerged to dominate the region, creating an empire that stretched...
