Tides of History Midas, Croesus, and the Lost Kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia
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Sep 14, 2023 Explore the forgotten kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia, their rise and fall, and the cultural significance of the region. Discover the diverse and fragmented nature of Anatolia, the power struggles between different kingdoms, and the survival of Neo-Hittite states. Unravel the mysteries of the disappearance of Mike Williams, the relationships between Phrygia and Assyria, and the Hellenization of Lydia. Delve into the defeat of Cresis's army, the siege of Sardis, and the limited nature of historical knowledge.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Lost Kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia
04:08 • 4min
Anatolian Geography and Zones
08:04 • 7min
The Reign of Ishpawini: Expansion and Conflict
15:29 • 5min
Power and Wealth in Iron Age Anatolia
20:16 • 11min
Survival of Neo-Hittite States, Mike's Disappearance, and the Linguistics of Anatolia
31:07 • 3min
The Kingdom of Phrygia and its Assyrian Submission
34:26 • 11min
Defeat, Siege, and Hellenization: The Fate of the Kingdoms of Iron Age Anatolia
45:20 • 4min