So You Think You Can Rule Persia

37. Artabanus II

Artabanus I died leaving the empire in a dangerous and precarious equilibrium, Artabanus II has no such luxury. While the west is safe for now, will our king be able to tame the nomads or fail and take the empire with him?
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/37-artabanus-ii/

36. Artabanus I

The reign of a promising young king was interrupted, will his experienced uncle fare any better? Join us for the first of our confusing regnal numbers and challenges on all sides as Iran is still bubbling with uncertainty.
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/14/36-artabanus-i/

35. Phraates II

After the promising start given by Mithridates, the new king Phraates is tasked with consolidating the empire. Between rowdy nomads in the east and Seleucid death throes in the west, will he succeed in completing his father's vision?
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/05/07/35-phraates-ii/
 

34. Mithridates I

Parthia is here at last! Join us to find out the origins of our third main empire and how it rose from a small kingdom to the major power player in Iran thanks to our new friend Mithridates I.
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/30/34-mithridates-i/

33. Wadfradad I

Well, Iran is out of Seleucid control with new forces filling the vacuum and we'll follow the kingdom of Persis. Join us to find out if Wadfradad is the right name, some fun numismatics, and can we stop the rise of Parthia?
 
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/33-wadfradad-i/

32. Alexander I Balas

Another usurper takes control of the empire, and this time he might just be a random kid! Will he be able to rally the empire's flagging forces and usher in a new age or is he just a herald for worse things to come?
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/16/32-alexander-i-balas/

31. Demetrius I Soter

The prodigal son returns from Rome! How will Demetrius adjust to his new role as great king? There are enemies on all sides but he'll do whatever he can to keep everything together for a bit longer.
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/09/31-demetrius-i-soter/

30.5 Xerxes I, the Snyder Cut

Terrible news everyone, all information on Xerxes I has been lost. So, in the hopes of reconstructing his life, we have turned to the esteemed film 300 and its sequel to reconstruct the life of this king in the most *cough cough* accurate way possible.
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/04/01/30-5-xerxes-i-the-snyder-cut/

30. Antiochus V Eupator

Another child ruler so soon, and with an uncertain regency to boot! At least Antiochus V gets a number but he'll have to deal with the Jewish war, a potential civil war, and the ever-frustrating Romans.You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/03/19/30-antiochus-v-eupator/

29. Antiochus IV Epiphanes

So he's had his nephew killed, married his sister, and usurped the throne, a strong start for a Hellenistic ruler, but can he do more? Tune in for an Egyptian war, Roman drama, and the origins of Hanukkah.
You can find all the images on our website!https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/03/12/29-antiochus-iv-epiphanes/