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Published 16 Feb 2026Greece: A Brief History, c.700 BC – 500 AD
Who was Cyrus the Great? How did a minor Persian ruler come to dominate the Near East? In this lecture we examine Herodotus’ account of Cyrus’ miraculous survival, his overthrow of the Medes, and the conquest of Lydia and Babylon. We analyse Persian imperial strategy: flexible governance, religious tolerance, and pragmatic rule. We also explore how the Ionian Greek cities of Asia Minor first came under Persian control — setting the stage for future rebellion.
Empire did not emerge through chaos alone. It was built through method.
July 9, 2026
The Ancient Greeks 03 – Enter the Persians 2 – Cyrus, Destiny, and the Making of an Empire
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