Dr Christopher Farrell

Join Dr. Christopher Farrell, an Assistant Professor of Greek History and Culture at University College Dublin, as he explores the grandeur and decline of the First Persian Empire. Discover how Cyrus's military genius and political strategies birthed an empire stretching over three continents. Learn about Cambyses II's naval feats and the sophistication of Darius I's governance. The conversation also delves into the chilling court intrigues and Alexander's relentless rise that led to Achaemenid downfall, shaping the legacy of one of history’s first superpowers.