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August 29, 2025 6 mins
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire, one of the largest and most influential empires in history. Known for his military brilliance, innovative leadership, and policies of tolerance, he united vast territories under one rule. This episode explores his conquests, the creation of the Cyrus Cylinder, and his enduring legacy as a leader who valued both power and justice. 💵 Get a free month of Acorns Early: ⁠⁠⁠⁠acornsearly.com/bedtimehistory⁠⁠⁠ 🍎 Get 30% off your first month of Outschool: ⁠⁠https://outschool.com/bedtime⁠⁠ 📢 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate via Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a shout-out! 🎉 Check out our new show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bedtime Safari⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🇲🇽⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"⁠⁠⁠
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