History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 30 Cyrus the Great
Podcast History of our World episode with Rob Monaco, teaches us about the ancient Persian culture and their tolerant, freedom loving ruler, Cyrus the Great. [38:34]
History of Our World
Podcast History of Our World: 32 Darius the Achaemenid
Podcast featuring Rob Monaco as host, teaches us about Darius the Great, ruler of the Achaemenid in the Persian Empire. [33:29]
Crash Course
Crash Course World History #5: The Persians & Greeks
In this Crash Course video, John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cyrus the Great and the Achaemenid Empire
Learn how Cyrus the Great overthrew the Medians to establish the Achaemenid Empire (Persian Empire). Follow the history of this empire in his video which includes a timeline. [13:53]