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The Rise and Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Was this the world’s first empire?
Was this the world’s first empire? To uncover the story of ancient history's most formidable powers, Dan is joined by Yale University’s Professor Eckart Frahm to explore Assyria’s military machine, its sophisticated communication networks and the monumental architecture that defined its dominance. But what caused this ancient superpower to fall—and why so suddenly?
Produced and edited by Dougal Patmore.
