Sargon the Great: The Basket Baby Who Built the First Empire

In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco head back to ancient Mesopotamia to meet Sargon the Great—the ruler who turned a patchwork of rival city-states into what many consider the world’s first empire. From the legendary “baby in a basket” origin story to the hard realities of conquest, rebellion, and rule, we break down how Sargon built Akkad into a powerhouse and why his blueprint for power echoed through history for centuries.If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe and leave a 5-star review—those five stars help the podcast grow and help new listeners discover the show.Stay tuned for our original song: “River Child, King of Akkad.” All our links can be found at https://linktr.ee/thehistoryaipodcast