Cyrus the Great

History is full of famous conquerors, but how many of us know the story of the man who built an empire larger than any the ancient world had ever seen? Stretching from the Aegean Sea to the Indus River, this empire was ruled by a man who called himself the King of the World. This is the tale of Cyrus the Great, King of the Persian Empire. About Honest History Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory. Credits This episode was written by Heidi Coburn, narrated by Randall Lawrence, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer. More Enjoy this episode? Share with your friends and don't forget to rate and review. See you next time!