Murder and betrayal abound in Iran but will a new Bahram manage to fix it all? Not likely but hey, we get to talk about a story Attila the Hun told at a dinner party this one time. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2022/10/02/15-artaxerxes-iii-ochus/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patr…

Shapur III carries an important name that gave us two greats, will he be up for the challenge? He'll face another situation in Armenia, nomads in the east, and complaints about tent manufacturing. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/07/07/70-shapur-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! ww…

After the long successful reign of Shapur II, we get a caretaker king to rule until the heir comes of age. Will he actually give up power? Will Shapur's legacy collapse? Join to find out. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/69-ardashir-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreo…

Shapur has made a name for himself in his first decades of life but now he must face Julian the Apostate and end the war with Rome. Find out here how he fares and what legacy he will leave behind You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/68-shapur-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.…

Crowned before even being born, Shapur has a difficult life ahead of him with raids from without and treacherous nobles from within. But despite all of that, he gets two episodes, join us to discover how. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/68-shapur-ii/ Here's the link to our Patr…

Our last king was murdered for daring to make things better but now his son is in charge! Will he succeed? Probably not. But join us for the introduction of the youngest ruler in history. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/02/67-adur-narseh/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreo…

After humiliation at the hands of Rome, Narseh's branch of the dynasty continues under Hormizd who wants to get everything back on track. Also, it's time to meet our new recurring friends, the Arabs. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/05/19/66-hormizd-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon!…

We're finally out of Bahrams and the promised heir is here, will Narseh live up to his reputation now that he's king of kings? Join us for a quest for legitimacy, an internal reform, and a rematch with Rome. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/05/05/65-narseh/ Here's the link to our Patr…

Third Bahram of the list, will he be lucky? Or is he going to be brutally overthrown by great-uncle Narseh? The nobles and religious establishment have a big decision before them, let's hope they choose right. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/04/21/64-bahram-iii/ Here's the link to ou…

This newest Bahram comes highly recommended by his father and the religious establishment, anyone else? Not really. Oh and this comes at a time when all the Sassanid neighbors are in turmoil? Excellent. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/04/14/63-bahram-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreo…

Bahram was never meant to be king of kings, but now he's finally gotten the job thanks to good old-fashioned corruption. Will he herald a new golden age? No. Will he commit some atrocities? You can bet on it. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/04/07/62-bahram-i/ Here's the link to our P…

After Shapur's exhaustive succession plan, we have Hormizd on the throne at last. Will he live up to his famous father and grandfather? Join us for Kartir, Mani, and a questionable end. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/03/17/61-hormizd-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.co…

The Sassanids have started strong and now Shapur has stepped up to the throne. In a lifetime full of action, he's going to make sure to treat the empire's fatigue with some very fine Valerian. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/03/03/60-shapur-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patr…

A new dawn rises from Persia as Ardashir founds his dynasty. How will the empire change with this new management? Will the Sassanids follow in the Arsacids' footsteps or will they choose to change things up a bit? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/59-ardashir-i-the-great/ Here's …

Today we welcome back our Queen of Queens! Plumas is back again to talk to us about Madayazna, Zoroastrianism, and much more now that we'll be heading into the new world of the Sassanid Empire. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/02/11/58-5-plumas/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.pat…

The empire is not in a good place, it sorely needs an injection of energy and competence to survive. Enter Vologases, will he manage to overcome rebellions and an ambitious brother to triumph? Wait, who's this Ardashir fellow? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/02/04/58-vologases-vi/ He…

The previous Vologases managed to keep the empire stable for a good few decades. Now his son has the customary Roman invasion to deal with but there are concerning stirrings of revolt from Persia, where will this go? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/01/22/57-vologases-v/ Here's the li…

After a tumultuous reign, a new Vologases has taken over Parthia and starteed a new branch of the dynasty. He will now have to deal with more Roman trouble, a devastating plague and...stability maybe? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/01/14/56-vologases-iv/ Here's the link to our Patre…

Parthia is split between east and west, the Kushans are ravaging the east and Trajan is getting ready to set the west alight. Will the empire survive? Is Vologases the man for the job? Seems unlikely. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/55-vologases-iii/ Here's the link to our Patr…

The empire is back on its feet and ready for a great century, only something absolutely catastrophic could stop us now. To shreds you say? What about our defenses against the Romans? To shreds you say? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/12/17/54-pacorus-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreo…

Vologases has become king after decades of political instabilty but he has a plan to fix it. All it will take is fighting the Kushans, internal rebels, and dueling emperor Nero over control of Armenia. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/12/10/53-vologases-i/ Here's the link to our Patre…

This random old man has become king of kings thanks to the nobles. How well will he do now? Oh look, he has a son called Vologases, I wonder if he'll be important... You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/11/19/52-vonones-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanr…

Gotarzes managed to win the throne with a lot of noble scheming and a little bit of fratricide but can he hold it all together? Join us for Karens, Emperor Claudius, and the importance of choosing a good spot for your relief. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/11/12/51-gotarzes-ii/ Here…

Artabanus managed to stabilize the empire somewhat but dealt with his fair share of civil wars, his son Vardanes will follow in his father's footsteps on both accounts. Oh, also Caligula will mess up Armenia for us. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/11/05/50-vardanes-i/ Here's the link…

The nobles have chosen candidate number three and it looks like he might actually make it. Our third Artabanus has a plan to stabilize the empire, solve Armenia, and make new friends. Will he succeed? Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all th…

After an underwhelming first choice, the nobles have chosen one of the exiled heirs to come home and rule them. How did over a decade in Rome influence Vonones? Join us for news from the west, meddling nobles, and Armenia. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-202…

Our dear queen has been ousted so who does the nobility think can do a better job? Meet Orodes, a distant member of the Arsacid dynasty who is suddenly thrust into a role he did not expect. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on…

She's finally here! The first of three women to ever rule Iran and she made her way from slave all the way to queen and beyond. But now that she's in control, how will she deal with the Romans and the tenuous power she has gained? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/09/17/46-musa/ Here's…

Chosen to be king just because he was next in line, will Phraates learn quickly on the job? Join us for the end of the Roman Republic, civil wars, and a look behind the curtain of Augustus' boasts. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/45-phraates-iv/ Here's the link to our Patreon! …

Join us today for a wonderful crossover with the Alexander Standard where we'll chat about all things Alexander, his immediate successors, and everything in between! Please check out "the Alexander Standard" at https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/ or https://alexanderstandardpod.podbean.com/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyou…

The recent civil war has weakened the empire but Orodes has no time to relax, the reckoning with Rome has come at last and our new king must face it head-on. Get ready for the showdown you've been waiting for: Surena, Crassus, Carrhae. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-c…

We start on a parricide and a new Mithridates taking the throne, will he live up to his illustrious namesakes or will he be marred by strife both internal and foreign? Also, be prepared for the first introduction of the famous Surena. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-co…

After Sinatruces calmed the waters, it's time for Phraates to muddy them up again as the Roman wolf's jaws close on Asia. Join us for the epilogue of the Pontic and Armenian Empires and the birth of a beautiful rivalry. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! …

Sinatruces has been waiting for his shot for decades and at last he can sit himself on the throne of Parthia. And did we mention he has a good hat? Come along for our power grandpa and for a surprisingly good run. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https:…

Well, here we are, the deepest part of the Parthian Dark Age. Mysteries abound as Orodes inherits a still-burning civil war but we know very little about it. On the other hand, we know plenty about Rome sticking its fingers in the Asian pie for the first time. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You…

At last, we have some prosperity for the empire and the wider region, will Gotarzes be able to take advantage of the situation or squander it? Join us for a look at Armenia and the fatal flaw of the Parthian Empire. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! http…

The empire is at rock bottom, the east is in shambles and the west is on fire, who will save us now? Mithridates is going to give it a go. In today's episode, discover what made Parthia the Parthia we know and love, not only that but get ready for introductions to our western and eastern neighbors. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.pat…

Artabanus I died leaving the empire in a dangerous and precarious equilibrium, Artabanus II has no such luxury. While the west is safe for now, will our king be able to tame the nomads or fail and take the empire with him? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/37-artabanus-ii/…

The reign of a promising young king was interrupted, will his experienced uncle fare any better? Join us for the first of our confusing regnal numbers and challenges on all sides as Iran is still bubbling with uncertainty. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/14/36-artabanus-i/…

After the promising start given by Mithridates, the new king Phraates is tasked with consolidating the empire. Between rowdy nomads in the east and Seleucid death throes in the west, will he succeed in completing his father's vision? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/35-phraates-…

Parthia is here at last! Join us to find out the origins of our third main empire and how it rose from a small kingdom to the major power player in Iran thanks to our new friend Mithridates I. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/34-mithridates-i/…

Well, Iran is out of Seleucid control with new forces filling the vacuum and we'll follow the kingdom of Persis. Join us to find out if Wadfradad is the right name, some fun numismatics, and can we stop the rise of Parthia? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/33-wadfradad-i/…

Another usurper takes control of the empire, and this time he might just be a random kid! Will he be able to rally the empire's flagging forces and usher in a new age or is he just a herald for worse things to come? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/16/32-alexander-i-balas/…

The prodigal son returns from Rome! How will Demetrius adjust to his new role as great king? There are enemies on all sides but he'll do whatever he can to keep everything together for a bit longer. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/31-demetrius-i-soter/…

Terrible news everyone, all information on Xerxes I has been lost. So, in the hopes of reconstructing his life, we have turned to the esteemed film 300 and its sequel to reconstruct the life of this king in the most *cough cough* accurate way possible. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023…

Another child ruler so soon, and with an uncertain regency to boot! At least Antiochus V gets a number but he'll have to deal with the Jewish war, a potential civil war, and the ever-frustrating Romans. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/30-antiochus-v-eupator/…

So he's had his nephew killed, married his sister, and usurped the throne, a strong start for a Hellenistic ruler, but can he do more? Tune in for an Egyptian war, Roman drama, and the origins of Hanukkah. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/03/12/29-antiochus-iv-epiphanes/…

The death of Seleucus IV has caused a bit of a crisis in the empire. The five-year-old Antiochus is now thrust into the limelight. Will he be a good child king? Or is he just going to follow the footsteps of Alexander IV? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/02/26/28-antiochus-the-child/ …

The empire is reeling from the death of Antiochus the Great and his son Seleucus now in charge. He will have to stabilize the empire from within and find foreign allies, that and deal with the Romans. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/02/19/27-seleucus-iv-philopator/ For tickets to our…

Everything is on fire, there's only one Seleucid left and it's eighteen-year-old Antiochus III, but he has a plan. He just needs to fight meddling regents, the East, the Ptolemies, and the West. Oh, and the Roman wolf is about to devour Carthage... You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/02/…