The Rise of Ancient Persia: How It Became a Superpower

Babylon’s walls were formidable. So how did Cyrus the Great take the city—and what would it take to rule it? Trace the rise of the Persian Empire from Cyrus to Darius and Alexander, where the battles are only part of the story. If you love ancient history that looks beyond the battlefield, subscribe and explore how empires actually worked. After watching, which decision do you think mattered most to the empire’s survival—and why?