So You Think You Can Rule Persia

89. Shapur V -i Shahrbaraz

The son of Shahrbaraz succeeds him after a brief interregnum and will try to establish some legitimacy during the greatest crisis the empire has ever seen. But don't worry, there are many other contenders for the throne.
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88. Shahrbaraz

The triumphant (more or less) hero has at last returned home at the low low price of a child's life and the empire's pride. But what brought him to this point, will he rule well, and what will come after him?
 
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87. Ardashir III

If there's one thing an empire doesn't need in a time of crisis, it's a child in charge, but maybe this one will be different! Tune in for more Roman meddling, a surprising regent, and a war hero's return.
 
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86. Kavad II Shiroe

Kavad II has overthrown his father and killed most of his brothers to get to the throne. Surely, it was all worth it? Join us for the horsemen of the apocalypse planning a world tour at our expense.
 
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85.2 Khosrow II Parviz

The world-conqueror sits upon his throne in glory but Herodotus taught us to count no living man happy. Witness Icarus graze the sun with his fingertips before reality brings everything crashing down.
 
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85.1 Khosrow II the Victorious

Khosrow's reign starts out with him as a puppet to the Romans first and the nobility second, how does he go from that to being called the Victorious? It will take a lot of skill, a lot of luck, and even more hubris.
 
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84. Bahram VI Chobin

Bahram Chobin is the first non-Sassanid to rule in three centuries, will he make it stick? Tune in to hear about messianic prophecies, trick shots, and the first glimpse of the oncoming storm.
 
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Intelligent Speech!

Just a brief announcement on the Intelligent Speech Conference on the theme of Deception!
On the 8th of February, Umberto will participate in a couple of panels and host a talk titled "A Throne of Lies: From False Neros to Would-be Messiahs".
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83. Hormizd IV

It's always hard to follow up on a talented father, even more if your grandfather was talented as well. In this episode, Hormizd will do his best to keep up with his ancestors and deal with the nobles' displeasure.
 
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82.2 Khosrow I Anushirvan

Khosrow has vanquished all the enemies of Iran from west to east, north to south; now comes the time for internal reform and restructuring. Join us for happy farmers, terrified nobles, and one last Roman war.
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