Legacies of Ancient Persia

Dr. Nikolaus Overtoom, a professor of Ancient History at Washington State University, joins Lexie to discuss the significance of Parthian warfare, the strategic use of cavalry and the logistical challenges of utilizing war elephants, and examining Parthian interactions with the Greco-Roman world to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you like what you hear, please give our show a 5-star rating, and review us on Apple or Spotify. Don't forget to follow the Pourdavoud Institute on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.pourdavoud.ucla.edu! Learn more about Dr. Overtoom: https://history.wsu.edu/nikolaus-overtoom/ Check out his publications on Academia: https://wsu.academia.edu/NikolausOvertoom Recorded & edited by Lexie Henning, original music by Brent Arehart, and artwork by Hadley Leasman.