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In this episode we will see how the two magi brothers were overthrown and how it was decided who would take their place as the ruler of the Persian Empire. We will also discuss different types of government and how monarchy appeals to those in power. 

In this episode we will look at Darius' next steps after becoming the King of the Persian Empire and what led to him taking those steps. We will also ponder how much control those in power actually have. 

In this episode we will be taking a break from Herodotus to take a brief look at Hesiod's poem 'Works and Days'. 

Translation by Hugh G. Evelyn-White

In this episode we will do a quick run down of Herodotus' account of Scythia as well as analyze what made the Scythia so different from Egypt.

In this episode we will go over Darius' invasion of Scythia and discuss how power does not always guarantee victory. 

In this episode we will discuss the founding of the cities Cyrene and Barka, do a sweep of the different groups that inhabited Libya in the ancient world, and the Persian invasion of the region. 

In this episode we will give a brief description of some of the beliefs of the Thracians, continue with the Persian expansion into Europe, and discuss the ancient custom of xenia, which contributed to the Ionian Revolt that would kickstart the Greco-Persian Wars. 

In today's episode we'll take a look at how Athens overthrew the tyranny with the help of the Spartans and how Sparta responded once it realized Athens had become a threat to its authority in Hellas. 

In this episode we will look at how the Ionian Revolt quickly spread across Anatolia and how the Persian Empire responded to the attack from the Ionians and the Athenians.