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PODCAST

So You Think You Can Rule Persia

Umberto Molinatti & Sariel Snowings

A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings

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All Episodes

01:20:44

44. Orodes II

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/07/23

The recent civil war has weakened the empire but Orodes has no time to relax, the reckoning with Rome has come at last and our new king must face it head-on. Get ready for the showdown you've been waiting for: Surena, Crassus, Carrhae. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/07/23/44-orodes-ii/ Here's the link to

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43. Mithridates IV

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/07/16

We start on a parricide and a new Mithridates taking the throne, will he live up to his illustrious namesakes or will he be marred by strife both internal and foreign? Also, be prepared for the first introduction of the famous Surena. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/07/16/43-mithridates-iv/ Here's the link

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01:00:27

42. Phraates III

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/07/09

After Sinatruces calmed the waters, it's time for Phraates to muddy them up again as the Roman wolf's jaws close on Asia. Join us for the epilogue of the Pontic and Armenian Empires and the birth of a beautiful rivalry. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/07/09/42-phraates-iii/

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41. Sinatruces

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2023/07/02

Sinatruces has been waiting for his shot for decades and at last he can sit himself on the throne of Parthia. And did we mention he has a good hat? Come along for our power grandpa and for a surprisingly good run. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/07/02/41-sinatruces/

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40. Orodes I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/06/25

Well, here we are, the deepest part of the Parthian Dark Age. Mysteries abound as Orodes inherits a still-burning civil war but we know very little about it. On the other hand, we know plenty about Rome sticking its fingers in the Asian pie for the first time. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/06/25/40-orodes-i/

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39. Gotarzes I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/06/15

At last, we have some prosperity for the empire and the wider region, will Gotarzes be able to take advantage of the situation or squander it? Join us for a look at Armenia and the fatal flaw of the Parthian Empire. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/06/15/39-gotarzes-i/

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01:07:27

38. Mithridates II the Great

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/06/04

The empire is at rock bottom, the east is in shambles and the west is on fire, who will save us now? Mithridates is going to give it a go. In today's episode, discover what made Parthia the Parthia we know and love, not only that but get ready for introductions to our western and eastern neighbors. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our

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37. Artabanus II

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/05/21

Artabanus I died leaving the empire in a dangerous and precarious equilibrium, Artabanus II has no such luxury. While the west is safe for now, will our king be able to tame the nomads or fail and take the empire with him? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/37-artabanus-ii/

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36. Artabanus I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/05/14

The reign of a promising young king was interrupted, will his experienced uncle fare any better? Join us for the first of our confusing regnal numbers and challenges on all sides as Iran is still bubbling with uncertainty. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/14/36-artabanus-i/

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01:01:22

35. Phraates II

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/05/07

After the promising start given by Mithridates, the new king Phraates is tasked with consolidating the empire. Between rowdy nomads in the east and Seleucid death throes in the west, will he succeed in completing his father's vision? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/35-phraates-ii/

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01:09:35

34. Mithridates I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/04/30

Parthia is here at last! Join us to find out the origins of our third main empire and how it rose from a small kingdom to the major power player in Iran thanks to our new friend Mithridates I. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/34-mithridates-i/

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33. Wadfradad I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/04/23

Well, Iran is out of Seleucid control with new forces filling the vacuum and we'll follow the kingdom of Persis. Join us to find out if Wadfradad is the right name, some fun numismatics, and can we stop the rise of Parthia? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/33-wadfradad-i/

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32. Alexander I Balas

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/04/16

Another usurper takes control of the empire, and this time he might just be a random kid! Will he be able to rally the empire's flagging forces and usher in a new age or is he just a herald for worse things to come? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/16/32-alexander-i-balas/

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01:16:32

31. Demetrius I Soter

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/04/09

The prodigal son returns from Rome! How will Demetrius adjust to his new role as great king? There are enemies on all sides but he'll do whatever he can to keep everything together for a bit longer. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/31-demetrius-i-soter/

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01:05:02

30.5 Xerxes I, the Snyder Cut

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/04/01

Terrible news everyone, all information on Xerxes I has been lost. So, in the hopes of reconstructing his life, we have turned to the esteemed film 300 and its sequel to reconstruct the life of this king in the most *cough cough* accurate way possible. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/01/30-5-xerxes-i-the-snyder-cut/

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30. Antiochus V Eupator

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/03/19

Another child ruler so soon, and with an uncertain regency to boot! At least Antiochus V gets a number but he'll have to deal with the Jewish war, a potential civil war, and the ever-frustrating Romans. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/30-antiochus-v-eupator/

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01:14:53

29. Antiochus IV Epiphanes

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/03/12

So he's had his nephew killed, married his sister, and usurped the throne, a strong start for a Hellenistic ruler, but can he do more? Tune in for an Egyptian war, Roman drama, and the origins of Hanukkah. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/03/12/29-antiochus-iv-epiphanes/

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28. Antiochus the Child

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/02/26

The death of Seleucus IV has caused a bit of a crisis in the empire. The five-year-old Antiochus is now thrust into the limelight. Will he be a good child king? Or is he just going to follow the footsteps of Alexander IV? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/02/26/28-antiochus-the-child/ For tickets to our live event with History of Persia go to moment.co/historyofpersia

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27. Seleucus IV Philopator

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/02/19

The empire is reeling from the death of Antiochus the Great and his son Seleucus now in charge. He will have to stabilize the empire from within and find foreign allies, that and deal with the Romans. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/02/19/27-seleucus-iv-philopator/ For tickets to our live event with History of Persia go to moment.co/historyofpersia

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02:03:16

26. Antiochus III the Great

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2023/02/12

Everything is on fire, there's only one Seleucid left and it's eighteen-year-old Antiochus III, but he has a plan. He just needs to fight meddling regents, the East, the Ptolemies, and the West. Oh, and the Roman wolf is about to devour Carthage... You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/02/12/26-antiochus-iii-the-great/

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