Episode 11: Darius I, Part 2 - Listen - The ’’Greats’’ of History

Episode 11: Darius I, Part 2

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So Darius managed to become King of Kings. Now what? Let's find out, and while we are at it, we'll take a look back at the meaning and importance of the Persian Empire. (P.S. Get over yourself, Greece.)

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