In the 7th century BCE, the Median Kingdom laid the foundation for the mighty Persian Empire. Established by Deioces, it flourished for about seven decades. Astyages, known for his military might and administrative prowess, stands as one of the empire's greatest kings. The Persians, under the visionary leadership of Cyrus the Great, eventually conquered the Medes, marking the end of the Median Kingdom. Despite its fall, the Persian Empire emerged, leaving a profound and lasting legacy in history. #foryou #fyp #didyouknow #history #persianempire #shorts #short #medianlkingdom #cyrusthegreat #ancienthistory #ancientasia #ancientmiddleeast #persian Watch another video about the Persian Empire that covers the times of the median kings to the last king of the Sasanian dynasty: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/m1Ih2jQ6uRc YouTube: @1minute.education #persian #persianempire #thepersianempire #thepersiankingdom #cyrusthegreat #themediankingdom #ancientkings #ancientkingdoms #ancienthistory #ancientcivilization #ancientcivilizations #persianhistory

The Achaemenid Empire was founded by the visionary Cyrus the Great in 559 BCE. Following the reigns of influential monarchs like Darius the Great and Xerxes the Great, witnessed the empire's vast expanse on the map. Yet, the empire faced its reckoning under Darius III, and the pivotal Battle of Gaugamela in 330 BC saw the culmination of Alexander the Great's conquest, marking the end of the Persian Kingdom under the rule of the Achaemenid dynasty. @1minute.education #foryou #fyp #shorts #short #shortvideo #persianempire #persian #persianseries #didyouknow #education #history #ancienthistory #ancientwars #ancientbattles #gaugamela #cyrusthegreat #dariusthegreat #xerxesthegreat #alexanderthegreat #achaemenid #achaemenidempire #theacaemenidkingdom #thepersianempire #achaemeniddynasty #persiandynasty #cyrusthegreat #dariusthegreat #xerxesthegreat #alexanderthegreat

In the vast lands of Mongolia, a legendary leader emerged. Born in 1162 near the Onon River, Temüjin grew up to be Genghis Khan, the genius behind one of history's biggest empires. He united the Mongol Empire stretching from the Pacific to the Caspian Sea. Genghis Khan, a brilliant military mind, conquered vast territories, leaving an extraordinary mark on Asia and Europe. Cities crumbled, and empires bowed to the Mongol horde. But Genghis Khan wasn't just about battles. He was a smart leader, bringing diverse cultures together and making his empire thrive. Trade flourished, new laws were made, and his influence was felt far and wide. Yet, every legend has its shadows. The conquests caused a lot of suffering, and many lost their lives in the wake of the Mongol Empire's expansion. Some historians say that his campaigns led to the demise of about 40 million people. In 1227, the journey ended for Genghis Khan. The exact details of his death remain a mystery, but it marked the close of a significant chapter in history. Genghis Khan's impact was huge, shaping Eurasian history in ways we still feel today. YouTube: @1minute.education #gengiskhan #history #didyouknow #foryou #shortvideo #shorts #short #shortsfeed #shortsviral #mongolempire #mongolia #mongolians #mongolianhistory #mongoltime #asianhistory #ancienthistory #mongolia #genghis #genghiskhanlegacy #genghiskhanhistory #ancient #history #historicalfigures #historyofmongolia #temujin #temujingehghiskhan