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“Loved the Achaemenid episodes and the grandiose early style of this show, listing full regnal names and so on. It’s still good but there was a tonal shift around ep. 70-80 to a more irreverent youtuber-like delivery, and Alexander and the Diadochi have been bogged down with names and battles. Why...”Read full review »
nxavis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/24
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“It starts off rough, but give it a chance! Thorough and well researched.”
AndyZ01 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/24
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“From now on, any of you who talk to me like a 5 year old and go out of your way to signal your virtues get a one star review.”
Carl Novax via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/24
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“Why does Gilbert Gottfried start yelling about Rosetta Stone language courses near halfway through?”
Another Annoyed Sirius User via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/24
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“Wen will the secret wars be available on podcast platforms? Also the history of Persia is the best.”
funkeyclown352 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
“Normally this would be a 5 star review, but the ads have made it nearly unlistenable, between the horrible changes in volume and the sudden cut in the middle of a sentence. I understand that ads are necessary for the podcast to grow, but there has to be a better way than to flood the entire...”Read full review »
TravisS97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
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“No podcasts about Persia can compare to this”
Iman1123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
12/10/23
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“This podcast is really really good. Keep going!”
SmmyFtts via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“This was an informative podcast until the presenter felt the need to have a rant about contemporary US politics. In this rant he made fundamental errors about linguistics and philosophy. The presenter also told the audience that if we did not align with him politically we should stop listening....”Read full review »
Ursus Australis via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/03/23
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“Please please please learn to master your show so the volume of your ads doesn’t blow peoples eardrums Trevor!”
rafegoldberg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/23
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“Great combination of funny dorkitude and high-quality historical narration.”
Maude The Third via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/23
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“Literally unlistenable since the addition of all the ads. Which is too bad because it's a great podcast. I used to listen to it at night and fall asleep to it. Now the ads pop up mid-sentence without warning, which is intolerable even during waking hours. Please fix this, this is a great...”Read full review »
lillaaaaahhhhh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“My reading has jumped around haphazardly between Mesopotamian periods and cultures until I stumbled upon this podcast with episode 94 then 95 and finally realised I needed to start from episode 1 (yes, I know) and sate my interest in this subject. Trying to catch up and resist impulse to listen...”Read full review »
normanbea via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/23
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“I love the show, the research and writing is great. It’s great to hear about the Persian kings and lineage that is not just a side note of Greek history. I will however need therapy for the way the ads about therapy cut in. That said, as long as my phone is handy it’s easy to skip them as they...”Read full review »
Domnorix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/23
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“Having listened to Mike Duncan’s History of Rome and Robin Pierson’s History of Byzantium podcasts and loved both, I found myself wondering whether there was a podcast similarly covering Persian history. To my great delight, I immediately found Trevor Culley’s History of Persia and dove right in...”Read full review »
Iron Fighter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“Good narrative, but the ads are really annoying, especially almost 3 min block in the middle.
I stopped listening because of them.”
TmBerton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
“This ruins the listening experience completely.”
Heebo12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
04/23/23
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“I’m up to episode 52 and the experience so far has been great. The history is told, as much as possible, through a Persian lens but doesn’t at all descend into sycophantry. The information presented is detailed yet approachable. Very enjoyable.”
Tabooba via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/23
“super classified information with a lot of detail, sometimes even too much detail that you feel lost. It is more like a history lesson for students of archeology! So be ready to take notes, go back and listen a phrase 10 times and wikipedia every minute!
I love it! I wish all podcasts were this...”Read full review »
TORAMBAR via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
03/01/23
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“This a great podcast for ancient history buffs. If you’ve always wondered what went on in Persia while all those Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian historians were telling “Western” history, this is the podcast for you. It’s like Mike Duncan’s History of Rome, but for Persia.”
DavePLaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“If you’re into ancient history, this is one of the must-listens. Trevor covers Persian history from its beginnings, which many podcasters avoid because there is a relative lack of written histories (though much has come to light in the last 50 years). The narrative is easy to follow,...”Read full review »
ryemknknk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
“Best ancient history walk through since History of Rome”
sulla77 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/21/23
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“Interesting
Enjoyable
Educational
The presenter is an excellent enthusiast.
We’ll worth a listen.”
TCA001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/05/22
“Have read/studied much Western/Roman/Greek/Byzantine history. Kept bumping into Persia and wonderful to finally hear how things fit together. Thank you”
Och.laddie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/04/22
“Definitely a hidden gem among history podcasts. Trevor Culley manages to breakdown complex historical events without simplifying anything. This podcast provides a much needed corrective about Persia’s place in antiquity without indulging in any romanticisation of any of the principal actors...”Read full review »
BrightWonk via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
10/05/22
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“This is a must listen podcast to delve into the history of an often looked over area, Persia. Sure, they get mentioned when the Greeks are in the middle of their shenanigans, or the Romans are being a nuisance, but we must see how these empires do, especially as the most powerful empire ever at...”Read full review »
Parmavaz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/22
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“I can’t recommend this podcast enough. The History of Persia podcast is absolutely a must for anyone with an interest in the subject of ancient Persia. Each episode is meticulously researched and has educated me more than many full-length books by top historians. His lack of bias and willingness...”Read full review »
Bosmun144 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/22
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“If you want to learn more about the Persians and our vast accomplishments, I highly encourage you to start listening to this podcast ASAP. You will not educate yourself historically, but you will also grow an appreciation and develop greater respect for a people & culture that has been...”Read full review »
Orangeman10014 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/22
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“Really enjoy the program - great presentation & content.
Thanks”
DocSlipperySedate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“Very much enjoy the detailed Persian centric narrative. This is one of the most important societies in world history, but is often overlooked as a side character to Greece and rome. Also the Patreon bonus episodes are worth it.”
Diddy Bopp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/22
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“It’s nice to have a consistent and quality podcast on Persia.”
Derlemke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“You’re not a good historian. You may be a good podcaster but they aren’t the same. You make WAY too many anachronisms and comparisons to modern history. Counter-factuals aren’t history, they are imaginings of nothing from reality. Yes, a battle could have gone the Persians way but Xerxes could...”Read full review »
Geoffbeard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/22
“A solid pace and makes sure to cover every corner of the story. Trevor always makes sure to clarify when something is left up in the air, and gives likelihoods for each route. Very helpful, especially for an ancient history podcast. Keep strong!”
Creeptank030 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/22
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“I like this one a lot. He tells the stories well.”
MizzNancy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/09/22
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“I very much enjoy this podcast. Topics presented clearly and concisely. Highly recommend.”
Sefalu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/22
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“Thanks binging this for first time now, look forward to going back and listening multiple times. Best wishes from Canada”
progressivelyyours via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/01/21
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“For many years, I have searched fir history of Persia in English or Farsi language but couldn’t find the one which is based on proper academic research. Found this and can’t stop listening. Great work. Thank you!”
cheese 2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/27/21
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“Some really in-depth knowledge here. Fantastic detail. His enthusiasm is infectious. This is a great podcast.”
Lolwarlol via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/12/21
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“A must for anyone interested in the first radically different empire that laid the foundation for a multiethnic and tolerant system of governance”
draculabonbon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/21
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“This is a great podcast! Informative, deep digging but still very entertaining!”
Spindlesson via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/28/21
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“3/4 speed doesn’t exist. Please slow down. The pace of your narration is panic attack/cleaning sideboards with toothbrush”
Jesus this is annoying via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/21
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“A pompous narrator
Delivery in the same cadence as every late night comedian
Breaking off the narrative to editorialize and ask silly questions (why would an island surrender to Persia which didn’t have a navy? )
If Herodotus is such a bad source that you have to interject how bad of a source he...”Read full review »
martijmm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/21
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“One of my favourite history pods. He has maintained a very high standard over a long time.”
Fulham31 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/21
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“Having listened continually to several historical podcasts I really enjoy this one. It is probably in my top 3 favorite historical podcasts.
Being a Westerner it is a great opportunity to learn more about subjects that I don't know as much I would like to. I would recommend others to take...”Read full review »
K.C. Tyler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
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