So You Think You Can Rule Persia

The empire is back on its feet and ready for a great century, only something absolutely catastrophic could stop us now. To shreds you say? What about our defenses against the Romans? To shreds you say? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/12/17/54-pacorus-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

Vologases has become king after decades of political instabilty but he has a plan to fix it. All it will take is fighting the Kushans, internal rebels, and dueling emperor Nero over control of Armenia. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/12/10/53-vologases-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

This random old man has become king of kings thanks to the nobles. How well will he do now? Oh look, he has a son called Vologases, I wonder if he'll be important... You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/11/19/52-vonones-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

Gotarzes managed to win the throne with a lot of noble scheming and a little bit of fratricide but can he hold it all together? Join us for Karens, Emperor Claudius, and the importance of choosing a good spot for your relief. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/11/12/51-gotarzes-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyout...

Artabanus managed to stabilize the empire somewhat but dealt with his fair share of civil wars, his son Vardanes will follow in his father's footsteps on both accounts. Oh, also Caligula will mess up Armenia for us. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/11/05/50-vardanes-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanr...

The nobles have chosen candidate number three and it looks like he might actually make it. Our third Artabanus has a plan to stabilize the empire, solve Armenia, and make new friends. Will he succeed?    Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyouc...

After an underwhelming first choice, the nobles have chosen one of the exiled heirs to come home and rule them. How did over a decade in Rome influence Vonones? Join us for news from the west, meddling nobles, and Armenia. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on our website! htt...

Our dear queen has been ousted so who does the nobility think can do a better job? Meet Orodes, a distant member of the Arsacid dynasty who is suddenly thrust into a role he did not expect. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.w...

She's finally here! The first of three women to ever rule Iran and she made her way from slave all the way to queen and beyond. But now that she's in control, how will she deal with the Romans and the tenuous power she has gained? You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/09/17/46-musa/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthi...

Chosen to be king just because he was next in line, will Phraates learn quickly on the job? Join us for the end of the Roman Republic, civil wars, and a look behind the curtain of Augustus' boasts. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/08/13/45-phraates-iv/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

Join us today for a wonderful crossover with the Alexander Standard where we'll chat about all things Alexander, his immediate successors, and everything in between!    Please check out "the Alexander Standard" at https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/ or https://alexanderstandardpod.podbean.com/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia  

The recent civil war has weakened the empire but Orodes has no time to relax, the reckoning with Rome has come at last and our new king must face it head-on. Get ready for the showdown you've been waiting for: Surena, Crassus, Carrhae.   Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on o...

We start on a parricide and a new Mithridates taking the throne, will he live up to his illustrious namesakes or will he be marred by strife both internal and foreign? Also, be prepared for the first introduction of the famous Surena. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2023/ You can find all the images on our...

After Sinatruces calmed the waters, it's time for Phraates to muddy them up again as the Roman wolf's jaws close on Asia. Join us for the epilogue of the Pontic and Armenian Empires and the birth of a beautiful rivalry. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2...

Sinatruces has been waiting for his shot for decades and at last he can sit himself on the throne of Parthia. And did we mention he has a good hat? Come along for our power grandpa and for a surprisingly good run. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/07...

Well, here we are, the deepest part of the Parthian Dark Age. Mysteries abound as Orodes inherits a still-burning civil war but we know very little about it. On the other hand, we know plenty about Rome sticking its fingers in the Asian pie for the first time. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://s...

At last, we have some prosperity for the empire and the wider region, will Gotarzes be able to take advantage of the situation or squander it? Join us for a look at Armenia and the fatal flaw of the Parthian Empire. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2023/...

The empire is at rock bottom, the east is in shambles and the west is on fire, who will save us now? Mithridates is going to give it a go. In today's episode, discover what made Parthia the Parthia we know and love, not only that but get ready for introductions to our western and eastern neighbors. Here's the link to our brand new Patreon!! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia You can find a...

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/

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/

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/  

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/

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/

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/

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/