Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Episodes
21. Majapahit - Empire of the Islands
Host Paul Cooper explores the rise and fall of the Majapahit Empire in medieval Indonesia.
20. Persia - An Empire in Ashes
This episode explores the rise of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, beginning with Spanish ambassador Garcia da Silva y Figueroa’s 1618 discovery of Persepolis.
19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 2)
This episode details the reign of Ögedei Khan, who succeeded Genghis Khan and established the capital Karakorum while expanding the Mongol Empire’s infrastructure.
19. The Mongols - Terror of the Steppe (Part 1)
Host Paul Cooper explores the rise of the Mongol Empire, beginning with Ibn Battuta’s 14th-century observations of ruined Silk Road cities.
18. Egypt - Fall of the Pharaohs
Host Paul Cooper explores ancient Egypt’s rise, focusing on the Nile’s role in sustaining civilization and the unification under King Narmer.
17. Carthage - Empire Of The Phoenicians
Host Paul Cooper explores the rise and fall of Carthage, beginning with Gustave Flaubert’s 1858 journey to Tunisia for inspiration.