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Artaxerxes II and the Revolt of Cyrus the Younger
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the tumultuous reign of Artaxerxes II, focusing on the dramatic revolt of his younger brother Cyrus the Younger. They discuss the Battle of Cunaxa in 401 BCE, where Cyrus challenged Artaxerxes for the throne, and the pivotal role of the Ten Thousand Greek mercenaries. The conversation covers the political intrigues of the Achaemenid court, the assassination of Tissaphernes, and the aftermath of Cyrus's defeat. Lucas explains how Cyrus recruited Greek hoplites, including Clearchus of Sparta, and the battle's outcome that left the Ten Thousand stranded…
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