The Cyrus Cylinder, currently housed at the British Museum, London. Photo credit: Emily Culley, 2017.

Cyrus the Great has finally completed his conquests in our narrative. I break down the Cyrus Cylinder, the official record of what he did next, one section at a time. In this episode, I shamelessly take advantage of current events and link Persian history to both Easter and Game of Thrones. Listen and explorer official Persian propaganda, an expanding royal family, the historic and religious legacy of Cyrus, and all the titles of the Persian King.

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Cyrus the Great: Life and Lore

Cylinder Translation



