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Podcast: History of Persia
Episode: 05: Crossing the Halys
Description: Just as Cyrus the Great, now officially the King of Persia, was consolidating his hold over the recently conquered Median Empire, a new war started. This time, the Persians were facing Lydia, the fabulously wealthy Anatolian kingdom ruled by King Croesus. This war really had it all. Deceptive strategies, surprising alliances, strange tactics, and wildly confused ancient sources to tell the story, but in the end it was just one achievement for Cyrus.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great...