051: Peoples of the Steppe - Scythians & Saka to Parthians & Yuezhi

The world of the nomads who lived upon the Eurasian Steppe would face a radical transformation between the 4th-2nd centuries BC. Originally dominated by the Scythians and Saka, the Pontic-Caspian and Central Asian Steppes saw the migration and invasion of new tribes, sending them on a collision course with the likes of the Seleucid Empire and Greco-Bactrians as they established their own empires, shaking the foundations of the Hellenistic world. In this episode, we will explore steppe society and its history, the relationship of the nomads with the sedentary Greeks, and look at the emergence of future great powers like the Parthians and the Kushans. Title Theme: Seikilos Epitapth with the Lyre of Apollo, played by Lina Palera (https://soundcloud.com/user-994392473) Show Links Website/Episode Notes: (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2020/09/13/051-peoples-of-the-steppe-scythians-saka-to-parthians-yuezhi/) Episode 051 Transcript: (https://hellenisticagepodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/051-peoples-of-the-steppe-transcript.pdf) The Timur Podcast Website: (https://timurpodcast.com/) iTunes: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-timur-podcast/id1482938095) Twitter: (https://twitter.com/PodcastTimur) Social Media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod) Facebook (www.facebook.com/hellenisticagepodcast/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hellenistic_age_podcast/) Show Merchandise: Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/HellenisticAgePod) Donations: Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/hellenisticagepodcast) Amazon Book Wish List (https://tinyurl.com/vfw6ask)