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Fall of Civilizations Podcast

Fall of Civilizations Podcast

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A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did it feel like to watch it happen?Fall of Civilizations Podcast World
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  • 20. Persia - An Empire in Ashes

    20. Persia - An Empire in Ashes
    Nov 12 2025

    In the highlands of the Iranian Plateau, a collection of enormous pillars reach up to the sky...

    In this episode, we tell the story of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Find out how this remarkable ancient power sprung up from the rubble of a ruined world to become the most powerful human society on earth. Hear how they raised their grand palaces and monuments, and brought an unprecedented number of people together within their borders, as well as coming into conflict and cooperation with other ancient peoples. And finally find out what happened to bring the palaces of the Persian kings crashing down in fire and flame.


    CREDITS

    Voice actors:

    Henry Stenhouse Michael Hajiantonis

    Lachlan Lucas

    Alexandra Boulton

    Simon Jackson

    Tom Marshall-Lee

    Chris Harvey

    Jack Jacobs

    Nick Denton

    Amrit Sandhu

    Paul Casselle

    Tim Stephenson

    Ameen Taher

    Readings in Old Persian were performed by Mateen Arghandepour

    In Spanish by Scott Fins

    And readings in Greek were performed by Dimitris Chavres

    Singing of the Zoroastrian gathas was performed by Ardalan

    The Theme music is Home at Last by John Bartmann

    Sound design was by Alexey Sibikin

    Historical advisor was Dr. Mateen.M. Arghandehpour at the University of Oxford

    Full list of sources available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145588047
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    5 hrs and 29 mins
  • 19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 2)

    19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 2)
    Dec 9 2024
    In the far east of the Eurasian steppe, the sound of hoofbeats is growing...In this episode we travel along the vast grassland corridor of the steppe, to hear one of the most remarkable and unlikely stories from medieval history – the story of the Mongol Empire. Find out how this group of nomadic horse riders united the peoples of the Mongolian steppe, and forged them into a truly unique kind of state. Discover how they conquered much of the lands of Eurasia, and brought the distant cultures of China, Persia, the Middle East and Europe into contact. And hear the story of how the world’s largest land empire finally came apart, and left the world as we know it in its wake.Voice Actors:Michael HajiantonisHenry StenhouseLachlan LucasAlexandra BoultonSimon JacksonTom Marshall-LeeChris Harvey,Nick DentonAmrit SandhuSebastian BalzaroloMatt BidulphPaul CasselleReadings in Arabic were performed by Oussama Taher.Readings in Chinese were by Richard Teng.Readings from the secret history of the Mongols in Mongolian were performed by Uiles
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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • 19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 1)

    19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 1)
    Dec 5 2024
    In the far east of the Eurasian steppe, the sound of hoofbeats is growing...In this episode we travel along the vast grassland corridor of the steppe, to hear one of the most remarkable and unlikely stories from medieval history – the story of the Mongol Empire. Find out how this group of nomadic horse riders united the peoples of the Mongolian steppe, and forged them into a truly unique kind of state. Discover how they conquered much of the lands of Eurasia, and brought the distant cultures of China, Persia, the Middle East and Europe into contact. And hear the story of how the world’s largest land empire finally came apart, and left the world as we know it in its wake.Voice Actors:Michael HajiantonisHenry StenhouseLachlan LucasAlexandra BoultonSimon JacksonTom Marshall-LeeChris Harvey,Nick DentonAmrit SandhuMatt BidulphPaul CasselleReadings in Arabic were performed by Oussama Taher.Readings in Chinese were by Richard Teng.Readings from the secret history of the Mongols in Mongolian were performed by Uiles
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    4 hrs and 1 min
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This podcast is one of those nearest and dearest to my heart. It is so well researched and performed that it really counts more like a book than a podcast. Absolutely amazing place to start.

Absolutely amazing! Great place to start!

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Fascinating topics presented in depth and with illuminating clarity, read well in a relaxed tone.

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The narrative is beautifully told, it is compelling and evocative. Searching for the common threads in all great civilizations is incredibly introspective to each person as human beings! There is something interesting and familiar with every one.

Beautifully narrated

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An extremely informative podcast with easy linear approach to telling the story of the great civilizations of the past

Clear and concise narrative!

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I deeply appreciated the high quality content as well as the host’s presentation style and approach. one Truly one of the best podcasts around. Thank you!

Illuminating education, beautifully done

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