The King Who Conquered Babylon Without Destroying It

Most conquerors earned their reputation through fear and destruction. Cyrus the Great chose a different path. When he entered Babylon, one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, he achieved victory with remarkably little bloodshed and won over many of its people instead of crushing them. In this episode, discover how Cyrus built the mighty Persian Empire through strategy, diplomacy, and leadership that was centuries ahead of its time.