Khosrau Anushirawan - The Immortal Soul - Extra History - Part 3

[@extrahistory]

Khosrau had an opportunity his father never had: peace. With it, he set about launching a golden age for Iran. After this episode, we will be taking a holiday break! Come back for more of Khosrau's story on January 13. Until then, please support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/ExtraCredits

[@botchystowel1347]

Have a great holidays guys ;)

[@alexpaul5246]

I tought you loved justinian

[@indonesianmapping9371]

Selamat liburan (Happy holiday) to you

[@3aZM]

Is there a mention of references and sources ?

[@D-bergImx]

Damn it Justin

[@rowknan9848]

Khosaru and Justinian seem to hate each other as much as only two people who are truely alike can.

[@MerkhVision]

Thats a good point and a unique observation. People who are too similar often only have 2 choices: be best friends, or be worst enemies

[@Julianna.Domina]

To think what they could've accomplished if they'd worked together instead of killing each other.

[@MechaShadowV2]

@@Julianna.Domina I know, I'm trying to think of an alternate history scenario where this happened instead.

[@Luanna801]

Yeah, it's particularly interesting to note in this episode that several of their reforms were even similar.

[@julioriveragomez6995]

@@MechaShadowV2 I’d love that alternate reality

[@corvus1374]

The term "check mate" comes from Persian: "shah mat", "the king is dead".

[@jannegrey]

In Polish it is still "shah mat" in chess. Or written it is "Szach Mat" - which sounds identical.

[@mehrdad7144]

No mat is mean astonished in persian language

[@crimsonbaron4418]

@@jannegrey the same in romanian."șah mat"

[@mehrdad5767]

@@y7va what

[@gregorywalter2540]

"LONG LIVE THE KING!!"

[@ElPikminMaster]

It's kinda interesting how our boi Justinian is now being portrayed as the villain. Granted, politics can do that to anyone, but still.

[@airmanon7213]

Star Snow -ElPikminMaster- That's what happens when you look at things from a different perspective.

[@vanarloc2632]

Meanwhile in Justinian's series Khosrau was still fucking baller as hell with his "better antioch"

[@HisameArtwork]

anyone who expands his empire at the expense of the living is a villain, because he only brings death to them. Now America and Russia seem to be filling that role, before it was the germans and british , before that the french and spanish ...and on it on it goes. Statistically we've never had a more peaceful time than now. We should strive not to regress.

[@derpmaster7051]

Jure Tič Morals Don't matter

[@mrmimeisfunny]

I just rewatched The Justinian and Theodora Series. And there Khosrau is the Villain (Pillaging Byzantine Cities and Taunting Justinian, spoilers BTW).

[@scythian6254]

Even hundreds years after his time, " Khosrau" was the role model for Persian kings, Muslims caliphates, Ottomans and Even the mongolian Khans who came to Persia. They saw him as the ideal monarch. He founded the bureaucratic system that was called "Divan" which later was adopted by Muslims caliphates, Ottomans and Mughal empire in India.

[@miloskocic1759]

In serbian divan means beautiful

[@Herot145]

milos kocic In persian beautiful is “Diba” and more modern “Ziba”

[@miloskocic1759]

@@Herot145 Soooo we serbs have ancient words of persia, but this isnt real serbian

[@hladanbeton3974]

@@miloskocic1759 Na nasem imas divan sa naglaskom na i, sto je kao sto si rekao i imas divan sa naglaskom na a, i to je sta prica ovaj gore originalni komentar i znaci "zbor" ili "sabor"

[@mehrdad5767]

@@miloskocic1759 i dont think

[@corvus917]

Episodes like these are always my favorite part of any Extra History series. It's always a delight to see great leaders actually practice good, if not great, governance, policy and reform. It's simply cathartic and inspiring to be reminded that there actually have been good leaders that dedicated themselves to making their countries better in every possible way. Adminstrative reform, expansion of international commerce, social reform, embracement of intellectualism and new ideas from abroad, and so on; these are ultimately the means to achieve genuine prosperity by every possible measure. Also, yay, it's actually time for Operation: Stick it to Justinian! Or rather, next week it will be, but still, yay!

[@joshypoopyhead]

When events connect in history always make me happy.

[@Inkys-tenatuous-channel-hub]

🧀

[@jackalope_kracken1856]

Khosrau: “I may have a huge library, but I NEED MORE BOOKS!” This is actually my life though.

[@tylermech66]

it's not even about reading them anymore, I just like seeing _MOAR_

[@oscarstaszky1960]

@@tylermech66 and smelling them AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@michellesheppard9253]

Same here :) I'm in my late teens with over 100 books, but I know I need more.

[@nishantduhan1]

Academy of Gondishapur

[@joelgraves9392]

I think its really cool that you're doing something that interacted with a previously covered topic.

[@N3WR3N41554NC3]

Whereas Justinian was a hero before, presented as an Emperor of dreams, passion and determination, now he is the antagonist, the land and power hungry Emperor that threatens all in his proximity, it's so interesting to see it this way now

[@charterhold1469]

N3WR3N41554NC3 It really gives you perspective...

[@mantored277]

Well, Walpole is secretly a time travelling lord who has set in motion every single event covered in this series, and is also secretly Justinian and Koshrau at the same time, not to mention basically every character covered in this series.

[@swgyk9708]

LOOK JUSTINIAN IS STILL A HERRO

[@danielchequer5842]

Justinian still my Emperor tho... Wish I could fulfill his dream in ck2

[@demeterruinedmylife3199]

I've heard about Nālandā, I've heard about Jixia Academy, I've heard about Library of Alexandria, and still get surprised by this episode... The image of ancients become surprisingly modern, it feels good to get close to them, it is like communicating to a person far away, without the restrictions of space and time.

[@TheSkyRender]

History is rife with this sort of thing: cultures growing knowledgeable and capable, putting new focus on the importance of science and progress. Without fail, this led to an overthrow of these systems by groups that would rather rule using fear and raw power. When you use fear and power as your tools of control, knowledge becomes a burden that must be cast off, lest you give the people the will to rebel against such base methods. Only when it can no longer be cast off, when its presence is inescapable and unavoidable in everyday life for the majority of people within a culture, does this no longer work.

[@farhanahmed2508]

KM Chan Just for some general knowledge, the university that Khosrau built and patronised was called as the University of Gondishapur. :)

[@MandeepSingh-bv2zw]

Farhan Ahmed huh ? That sounds so Indian ! What more information fo you have about it ?

[@MandeepSingh-bv2zw]

Farhan Ahmed ... by Indian i meant.. Sanskritized

[@jsaba3521]

Mandeep Singh Mandeep Singh Most of the Indian settlements which have the suffix “-ishapur” were named by Urdu Speaking people, who had been greatly influenced by the Persian language.

[@mrelephant2283]

The beginning where you said “He burst into a flurry of action nearly unparalleled in history, he reformed every part of the Empire” was almost exactly what you said about Justinian whenever you did his series. This is amazing and I’m so hyped for the rest of this since Justinian is my favourite one you’ve done

[@sophiejones7727]

I mean, yes and no. Justinian took "flurry of activity" to a whole new level. Besides all the stuff that was mentioned in the video series, he somehow also found time to write multiple theological treatises. Of course, part of Justinian's secret is that he had good help. Khosrau, and most other rulers, could only dream of having courtiers as capable and as dedicated as Justinian had. Add in that he made the exceptionally smart decision to let Theodora do a lot more work than a traditional Empress, and it's no surprise how he was able to accomplish so much in such a short amount of time. What Khosrau accomplished is equally, if not more, impressive because of the disadvantages that he had comparatively. Justinian ended any question of his legitimacy with one single event, and he did not need to spend any time building up the power of the throne. He already had unlimited and absolute power. Khosrau had a bickering court and needed to spend a lot of resources consolidating his power because his predecessors had not done it.

[@starfyre59]

If Justinian had keep his ambition just a little in check and didn't overextend himself in Italy where his predecessors didn't have the ability to maintain them as he did, byzantine might still be a thing today. As it stands, Justinian had a great impact and is remembered, but not as much as other great emperors like Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great. Khosrau on the other hand maintained his ambition in check and was arguably as effective as Justinian, but his empire was hindered by European domination in the after the slow crumble of the Ottoman Empire. Both were incredibly effective and powerful emperors who were defeated by the future, and thus never reached the prominence in history they could have.

[@JBGARINGAN]

And then the plagues hit them both. I watched it too

[@rambard5599]

If it wasn't intentional I'd be very amazed.

[@fyraltari1889]

If an emperor or king is remebered a few century after his death, especially as some kind of national hero, there's a 50% chance he overhauled his whole system at one point.

[@mestre12]

dude. Iran lead by Khosrau would be fantastic for Civ 6.

[@mrdontgiveafuck5482]

mestre12 yeeeeees

[@ShadowWolfRising]

I mean, you can go ahead and send the devs a tweet or something with these videos linked. They might do it.

[@mestre12]

done

[@kuramkarameruk]

I doubt it would happen - he is not a female ruler after all ;)

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

LoZ Collector Not real dude, the majority of all civs are predominantly ruled by males, so bitching about it is stupid. Besides, putting new unknown leaders can teach something about the civs rather than using already well known ones.

[@Questn]

So actually I'm surprised at how they managed to make such a great tax system. Keep these videos coming. It became a routine appetite.

[@kebabremoveth5257]

Unfortunatly they're on break so i guess you'll starve

[@Questn]

Laughoutloud Studios yeah ikr

[@SirSaladhead]

Fate accepted.

[@americancaeser9661]

Cons of kings- commonly inept Pros of kings-sometims badass

[@BurniOwnz]

+Questn I wouldn't be so quick to call it 'great'. It was great for the king himself, because he collected way more taxes. But for his subjects? As they said in the video, the tax system was more predictable so you could plan your spending better. But generally, it was a major tax increase. Yes, rich citizens had to pay more than the poor, but it's not like this wasn't still a huge burden for the poor as well. Also, the money was mostly spent on the king's projects and not on welfare systems or anything.

[@rouzbeakhlaghi3038]

As an Iranian, I really enjoy these videos.

[@rickyyacine4818]

Don't u miss the sasaniad presia ?

[@rouzbeakhlaghi3038]

@@rickyyacine4818 I have no recollections of that era, so no. I'd miss memes and modern music.

[@Aidan-rb9kd]

It’s really cool how it connects with the Justinian storyline too

[@markhenley3097]

It would be nice to see an Extra History on the wars between the Lombards, Rome and Charlemagne.

[@doctorpc1531]

When you really get into history, that's the thing that begins to strike you more and more often. At first these stories seem almost unrelated, but the more you learn, the more they are woven into a grand narrative that is the past of our species - History. A story too massive for anyone to ever fully comprehend, and too nebulous for it to ever be completely ascertained. Yet, almost miraculously, each and every piece interlocks perfectly like in a celestial puzzle, infinite in both space and time.

[@ashleychaplin5855]

Why let a little treaty of eternal peace get in the way of a good crusade?

[@amaevingketchup]

Felix Chaplin *a good Stick-It-To-Justinian plan

[@incendium8348]

When you realize the beginning about his rise to power is pretty much a carbon copy of the script for Justinian - which actually makes sense, considering the time period

[@merrittanimation7721]

Incendium Studios Also similar to Tokugawa

[@amaevingketchup]

The difference is that Justinian picked people to do it with his good eye, and Khosrau did it with his energy

[@omicrondec]

Didn't Khosrau start before Justinian?

[@DoctorDex]

I love seeing this rivalry with Justinian from the other side. Great work guys! Can´t wait for next week.

[@thearea51raidwasboring]

Can we get an Extra History: Inca Empire?

[@hussite7235]

That would be awesome

[@swadow1497]

Patreon voting woop woop

[@vincentheino9833]

Alias Anybody The incas didn't live in mesoamerica

[@jascvideorambles3369]

The Mayan's actually have some pre-columbian written history that could be used.

[@mrremoveyoureyes1924]

Agreed

[@eltriplej6944]

Woah, an era where people are introduced to chess and backgammon!?! That sounds amazing!

[@doubledouble4g379]

Same, I knew the games were old, but dang o.0

[@DanielGomez-bf9sg]

immortal...lets see how long that lasts

[@gotrac8121]

Dan Gomez what if we die before then

[@swadow1497]

Immortal soul not immortal hero or immortal body.

[@glorvalmacglorvas171]

Probably about 30-50 years.

[@VashdaCrash]

Idem for the eternal peace, didn't last even one Extra History chapter lol

[@DanielGomez-bf9sg]

swadow correct that was my intention

[@markushaahr9194]

5:05-5:12 Now that's how you use motion in your drawings and paintings Extra Credits! Before, when the pictures had motion it felt sort of awkward and forced. But here it's simple and it gives an good idea of atmosphere in those libraries. Great Job!

[@blueknight8700]

When you become tax progressive on the 5th Century

[@maarten3623]

Blue Knight Doesn't that really show how "progressive" it really is?

[@blueknight8700]

Dikke Blastbeat ?

[@maarten3623]

Blue Knight I mean it is pretty medieval. And the opposite (less taxes and less spending) is more modern and thus more "progressive"

[@maarten3623]

pecu alex I was talking about classical liberalism. I wasn't talking about populism.

[@LeSingeAffame]

It's not about the amount of taxes, it's about how the rich had to pay more taxes than the common folk. The nobles were most certainly keeping most of the money for themselves while taking as much as possible from their peasantry, which was something Khosrau fought against as he was trying to weaken the nobles families of Iran

[@dwarika_prasad7672]

This time period is best a great khosuro and Justinian. Two dreamers who changed there empire.

[@anttibjorklund1869]

What a cliffhanger to leave us with for your holidays!

[@uyuman1]

I think it continues from Belisarius invading Rome from the Justinian episodes.

[@maxybaer123]

ya if you watch the justinian episodes its not a clifhanger

[@Bleepbloop99]

i love the attention to detail in the illustrations. My family come from Afghanistan and we always call the bishop piece in chess "pheel" which is means elephant, as that would be the piece used in our tradition and you guys didn't miss that.

[@nathanaelsallhageriksson1719]

I like how in the Justinian episodes Khosrau seemed like the bad and disshonoreble guy and Justinian seemed like the good guy. Now Justinian seemes like the bad and disshonoreble guy and Khosrau as the good one.

[@Borderose]

Nathanael Sallhag Eriksson. Maybe not. I think people kinda liked Khosrau in Justinian's story. He was such a master troll people respected his plan to "Stick It To Justinian".

[@user-ke5vf9mm5y]

*Dishonourable.

[@nathanaelsallhageriksson1719]

K yeah, yeah. Okey.

[@user-ke5vf9mm5y]

Ah no, darling! I was reprimanding 'That Kid in Africa', since he was trying to correct you when he really has no right. So I fixed *his* spelling for *him* . Personally, I absolutely don't mind what you've written...

[@user-ke5vf9mm5y]

...And I agree with your comment...

[@madelineboss1259]

Walpole sent the Ostrogoths! I knew it was him

[@LordDragon1965]

Renee Ra Ra And it was all Bismarck's plan because... Bismarck ALWAYS has a plan.

[@hast3110]

what slanderous accusations you atribute to me they are correct but still..

[@madelineboss1259]

You!

[@robertwalpole360]

Do you expect little old meto do something that radical? Maybe . . .

[@madelineboss1259]

of course, you're everywhere

[@dude7803]

khosrau is secretly walopole that's the future twist

[@robertwalpole360]

*smiles* ;)

[@dude7803]

i fucking knew it

[@rihanm.sgoogleaccount4462]

Was it Walpole? ...or was IT WALUIGI!?

[@lilithserena342]

@two men with a Plan @GachaBoy12 waluigipole

[@eyuin5716]

I'm really loving this series. Do you have any plans on making a future series on the Gupta Empire I.e. The Golden Age Of India where all these advancements in math and the creation of Chess were developed?

[@void_wyrm]

not chandragupta just gupta first name chandra the first

[@alexanderringer7420]

Ęÿūį Æßñ Chandragupta, yay!!

[@anlumo1]

Patreons get to vote on the topics in the backlog and suggest new ones.

[@pedroscoponi4905]

It's already in the patreon polls if I'm not mistaken - and got a good number of votes, too

[@josephujoostaa4462]

A Red Horseman Chandra Gupta I

[@samuelgibbs3990]

Thank you for the great knowledge you've bestowed upon us

[@TheoryZero]

There is one thing that really pisses me off about Extra History... There isn't enough of it!!! D: D: I NEEEED MORE!!!

[@asalways1504]

Where did all these Ostrogoths come from?!... DAMN YOU WALPOLE!!!!!!!

[@jaohonaxa]

I think these episodes might be one of my new favorite series. I never knew about this golden age of Iran before this, and Khosrau is a magnificent ruler.

[@Kestas_X]

5:06 Beautifull panorama. I was overwhelmed for one moment by a moving picture. It seemed so alive.

[@ArgaJacint]

So Khosrau was basically an ancient gamer? :D

[@Diveji]

That's why he was such a good troll to Justinian

[@markhenley3097]

I bet even then Valve and Ubisoft manged to screw stuff up.

[@DylanDude]

_"Thank you for modernizing your armies and taxes. If you would like to modernize further, though, please purchase the 'gunpowder' DLC."_ - EA

[@uyuman1]

He even trolls like one.

[@mehrdad5767]

@@Diveji good siad😂

[@amuregasenaji2869]

I wonder who sent the Ostro... Never mind.

[@robertwalpole360]

*sneaks in*

[@amaevingketchup]

Robert Walpole are you a Time Lord?

[@mr.nobody2485]

Asher Tirona is that question? If course he is!

[@Healermain15]

Why let a complete reforming of your empire get in the way of a good troll-war?

[@cindchan]

Actually, I think he's a vampire.

[@sellswordoscar1841]

Khosrau is awesome.

[@coolbanana750]

Thanks!

[@extrahistory]

We really appreciate the support!

[@coolbanana750]

@@extrahistory ❤

[@HaydenX]

So...Khosrau invented the progressive tax system...cool.

[@justinnnnnn5676]

lol

[@WarbossR0kt00fSant0s]

Now imagine what happens if the governments of the world do the same.

[@eduardopansera675]

@@WarbossR0kt00fSant0s The would be called communists

[@nadie8093]

@@WarbossR0kt00fSant0s they do already

[@Handles-Suck-YouTube]

@@eduardopansera675 Except an actually communist state would have no need for a progressive tax system since the, y'know, equal redistribution of wealth thing. P.s: Not a communist

[@brunochaves2886]

I like how Justinian is portrayed as the bad guy. That way we get both sides of the story.

[@jamieramshaw8425]

I would love to see the history of Chess on here

[@santiagociarma4615]

Upon coming into his own, Justinian bursted in a flurry of action nearly unparalleled in history. I love the way khosrau is presented the same way as Justinian was before, and now Justinian as the antagonist

[@mraphaelmedina7347]

I’m up at 3 am just waiting for the new Extra History video!

[@JAM730]

seriously, this is just making me re-watch the byzantine empire of justinian and theadora. Love how history makes you look at all the angles. The videos being entertaining just helps keep my attention to learn.

[@manarmsgaming9223]

I wonder if they were trying to make parallels between Justinian and Khosrau by introducing both of their reigns by saying “Upon coming into his own, Justinian/Khosrau burst into a flurry of action nearly unparalleled in history. He reformed almost every aspect of the empire…”

[@newsaxonyproductions7871]

I love learning about this kind of history, kings that are actually successful and get things done and improve the lives of their citizens

[@TheRagnarokknight]

Let Operation: Stick it to Justinian begin! Lol!

[@jadl8926]

I think that the rivalry between Khosrau and Justinian is one of the best that the ancient world has ever seen. Two great leaders, minds and builders of awesome nations battle to show which empire is truly the best.

[@deadlywolf2875]

The best history channel. Seriously im not kidding THE BEST!

[@Linfamy]

Great to see that not all ancient leaders are bloodthirsty warmongers. Sometimes they know how to govern.

[@dabmeister3561]

3:28 is that the tesseract?!?!?!?!?!

[@Dragoon77]

Merijn Wolthuis I had to scroll a lot for this 😄

[@darthparallax5207]

Its not wise to walk the streets with an Infinity Stone.

[@Prich319]

So much for eternal peas.

[@folken1761]

Iran sounds a lot like the true ancestor of the western world with all the centralized and proportional tax collection, culture and education emphasis by the state and a more free and universal society than any other civilization i know of.

[@folken1761]

from a secular stand point it is the closest ancestor, i wasnt talking from a geographic or ethnic stand point.

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

In these videos. You, yourself, are continuing the tradition of passing stories down from earlier times to now. Keep it up!

[@dreydoodleyt9132]

When Rome ain't paying your annual tribute Khosrau: OH YOU WANNA GO, BRO!?!?!

[@normILL]

Wow, what a great slew of reforms! I don't know if there can ever be a true philosopher king, but this guy doesn't look too far off.

[@enderpup9289]

Justinan looks so adorable in this style X3

[@capitalistkarl1795]

Dude these stories of history have had a great impact on me. Remember extra credits one day that music Birth of People will be played for me.

[@Sagethe7th]

I keep seeing a lot of comments along the lines of "i'm impressed they were able to accomplish so much in those times", thought I'd post something: Something I read a long time ago that has stuck with me. Our ancestors, as depicted here, were not stupid, dumb, or primitive, they just didn't have the technology we take for granted today. Even back to the early humans, just because they didn't have access to the technology today doesn't mean they weren't every bit as smart as we are. Imagine what someone like khosrau or Justinian could have accomplished if they had 20 or so cell phones and the ability to use them. Instant communication across near unfathomable distances. Nothing fancy, no IPhones or Android smart phones, just a nice Nokia or something with a corresponding cell tower network. Something we take for granted every day, even regard as outdated or useless would have made the people of this time Immensely powerful and near unstoppable strategically. A buddy and I used to sit down and contemplate this, and it's fun to think about. What if you could introduce one piece of technology into the timestream at any point (not guns or weapons of war, just something like a walkie talkie) where would it make the most impact and what would the world look like today. Just something to think about

[@darlingslullaby]

I usually watch this to know more about history. I really recommend your channel for people when they need to know more about history.

[@bulldogmadhav5762]

Have you guys heard about Indy neidell’s ww2 collar if so do you have any plans to be a part of it?

[@drakevegas7073]

6:48 That's such a cool frame. I never would've thought to make a mirror person like that.

[@phslhs]

Khosrau, thank you for chess

[@MrTreefoz]

I love how well this series ties back into Justinian's. That link is excellent.

[@JanSanono]

What's your favorite grand strategy game? Ah, that would be chess.

[@Knightfall8]

from 2:25 they briefly talk about what sounds like regulatory capture? Extra Credits should do a video on that concept

[@TheBeingOfAsh]

Will you guys ever be doing episodes on the Mexican inquisition?

[@fan9775]

Alex Gaston No one expects the Mexican Inquisition!

[@adlerkoning6480]

Indeed

[@lazyc0mmander277]

@Tal Schechner I mean who the fuck is the Mexican Inquisition though?

[@asafnivvnkfho]

Tal Schechner what a butthurt

[@asalways1504]

A MEXICAN inquisition? I certainly didn't expect that!

[@tonts5329]

This series has been great so far, I can't wait to hear more about Khosaru. I'd also really be interested in some history on Emperor Hadrian, or maybe the life of Genghis Khan and the other Mongolian leaders that followed.

[@TheFiresloth]

Gengis Khan is next, normally.

[@adriennegormley9358]

So glad you folks are showing histories that are not centered around the concept that "These people had no history until the English came to visit." This always annoyed me even when I was taking a "world history" course in high school in the early 1960s. I hope school texts anymore also reflect the broader view.

[@davyt0247]

Next episode: the master of trolling sets out, Walpole would have been proud.

[@hosseinsadeghi2468]

Please do more about Persian and iranian history

[@yaqubleis6311]

according to Chinese, Greek, and Persian sources to argue that the Hephthalites were a northeastern Iranian people who had originated from Tokharestan, the region formerly known as Bactria that corresponded with the territory of northern Afghanistan.

[@VengefulLeprechauns]

Interesting thing about the philosophers from the school of Athens, they actually didn't particularly like Iran. They only stayed for a few years before all of them moved back to the Roman Empire, even though they no longer had a school to teach at. Once they got assurances from Justinian that they wouldn't be persecuted, they returned, and Justinian's assurances, thankfully, were kept.

[@ldrslucas]

you’re right jameshannam.com/justinian.htm

[@VengefulLeprechauns]

Jarin Jove The entire emigration to the Persian Empire is in doubt. There is only one historical source that mentions the Pagan philosophers leaving the Roman Empire at all, The Histories of Agathias, and for one it was written in the 580's, 50 years after these events. This same text actually sites them as leaving Persia within the year. The text is full of political slander against Persia and bears strange accounts, so yes it's suspect, but since extra credits cited this story of the Pagan Philosophers fleeing persecution in the Roman Empire, I feel one should know that the same source claims they returned shortly after.

[@seekerofalice9787]

I'm sure this will be covered in the lies episode.

[@DomyTheMad420]

i love the (intentional for the story telling purpose, but none-the-less true) comparisons & shared traits/plot points the two men have. I also am convinced that if both men could meet in hypothetical heaven, they'd realize pretty quickly they're set to be best friends.

[@illuminatiinfinity3547]

I love this series!

[@casualtaco2154]

Khosrau's flurry of action+Justinian's flurry of action= the flurry of action rivals! YAY, MOVIE TITLES

[@atlasellis8604]

Is nice seeing the other side of Justinian’s rule from the pointing view of kosro,

[@johnwilson2226]

gotta love these ties with justinian and theodora you should do MORE of this, it's great

[@WagnerGFX]

Their political system reminds me of the Erebonian Empire in the game Trails of Cold Steel. I think they were inspired by this point of Iran's history.

[@RayshiaRoman]

Wagner Ferreira The Four Great Noble Houses? There's no Giliath Osborne to wreck the nobles though. But yeah it is quite similar.

[@fulcrum2951]

It always amazed me that civilizations of the past are very very interested in seeking knowledge

[@isaacgoodson5021]

Hey guys I'm a big fan of yours I love history and am always looking forward to seeing the latest episodes. I was curious about the College library that was mentioned. Was the Library filled with modern books? I know the transition between books and scrolls was taking place around this time so I imagine both were present, but I could be wrong. I know you guys talked about the history of writing at one point, where did this fall in that narrative? Did this College significantly help the transition to "modern" paper and books from papyrus scrolls or had that transition already happen in preceding centuries in Persia? Maybe a good "Lies" question, anyway hope you all have a good holiday.

[@Reality571]

this series has intrigued me a lot khosrau is really smart

[@brycevo]

Wow. He's done so much

[@andercarcamo-arpaia981]

I revisited the Justinian series and noticed that Khosrau showed up around ep. 9. So, techniqually, this series on Khosrau could be considered the first crossover series, in which two sides of a conflict are explored. Kind of interesting.

[@Zoe-cl7eo]

Who was the Ostrogoth messenger that pleaded for Khosarou to help them against Justinian? It was Walpole

[@kammieceleek5113]

Now I just have this image of Khosrau and Justinian being buddies and playing D&D together with Khosrau being a troll of a dungeon master and I can't stop laughing.

[@Mr.green1197]

This seires is epic when you play woodkid iron song in the background .

[@esmailiyou]

this series is AWESOME!

[@Real-ChunkyBrain-]

I remember Justinian series you guys did and it made him seem like a nice guy, but this kinda threw a wrench in that idea. Guess it shows us to take information from all sides and not just one.

[@bkjeong4302]

Every civilization is evil from the point of a rival civilization. Unless for some really horrible ones like Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan, which are evil, period.

[@Crafty_Spirit]

Was the loss of the library mentioned at 5:34 due to the Mongol annihilation of Bagdad?

[@Kristian.B.Kristiansen]

Really good video, ad i like the callback to your justinian-coming-into-his own part. But when you say that Justinian had sent all his forces to the west, you are exaggerating, the campaign in italy and North africa only took a minor part of the Byzantine might, they had the bulk of their forces facing Iran/Persia at all times, and the reforms of khusro is not so clear as you make them out to be, i have read accounts describing how he both strengthen and fatally weakened both the empire and the power of the central government. It is super unclear because we have so few sources form the Persians themselves.

[@UndisputedGH05T]

destroyed/ burnt/ lost by mongols and muslims. muslims disliked anything iranian or unislamic when they entered and mongols burned down cities and libraries, including the capital city in iran and one of the largest cities, Ray, they say they killed about 90-95% of the population of iran.

[@patriciaarango2014]

Love you extra credits keep up the good work!

[@iverkjellkken6569]

Can you guys do something on Indian history. Gupta, Pala, Dehli, Hoysala, Mughal or any of the others. Just anything indepth about that region. It's something I have yet to see on KZbin.

[@clnaveen]

Iver Kjelløkken Cholas please... They are very very cool I promise you...

[@shreyanshpatel2917]

A series on mauryan king ashoka will be interesting.

[@ericchen5169]

Just imagine if Khosrau ruled a modern nation. He would be the best leader in the world

[@chilledrush9664]

Do one on Nader shah please

[@christophpoll784]

Wow. Not only the historical facts but also the trivia this time... did not know that e.g. backgammon it THAT old!

[@hugo5308]

Normaly i side with the "proteganist" of the series but in this one i just feel bad for Justinian

[@uyuman1]

But it was funny when Khosrau pillaged Antioch, rebuilt it in Persia and called it Khosrau's Better Antioch.

[@hugo5308]

uyu man the ultimate exception

[@gilgameschvonuruk4982]

he shouldn't have purged the pagans

[@TheCreepypro]

Roads, education, and games? A golden age indeed he's a legit ruler

[@Manny-jo7rf]

in my country we say "şah mat"(that's how we write it) when we win at chess. it's supposed to mean "the king is dead" in...iranian i suppose...i don't know i'm too buisy getting back MOLDOVA!!!

[@carltomacruz9138]

You Turkish?

[@arunabhalahiri4931]

Glad to know about the capable persian prince who is one of the what ifs in Justinian era.