In this episode, we talk to Rhyne King about the satraps of the Achaemenid Empire, their responsibilities, how one became a satrap, and how the satrapal system contributed to the stability of the Achaemenid Empire.
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AH18 - History, myth, and folktale
In this episode of the Ancient History Podcast, I share my thoughts on Daniel Ogden's new book, The Tyrants of Corinth, and discuss the relationship between history, myth, and folktale.
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AH17 - Standing Among the Spartans
In this episode, we talk to Philip Davies about social status in ancient Sparta, how the homoioi were not all equals, and the many ways a Spartan could gain or lose social status. Don't forget to subscribe to Ancient History Magazine.
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AH16 - The Xiongnu Empire with Bryan K. Miller
In this episode, we discuss the rise and fall of the Xiongnu Empire, stereotypes of nomadic pastoralists, and the administrative intricacies of ruling a nomadic empire. Enjoy the podcast, so why not subscribe to the magazine? Click here for more details.
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AH15 - Race and Racism in Ancient Greece
In this episode, we talk to Christopher Parmenter about racism in ancient Greece, how it differed from modern racism, and how commodity biography offers a useful theoretical tool for understanding it.
The Ancient History podcast is the companion podcast of Ancient History Magazine, a publication dedicated to exploring the ancient world. Each episode will feature a new guest to discuss their research, a new book, or talk about ancient history, from Greece and Rome to Mesopotamia and China, and everything in between.
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