Trevor Culley
@trevor-culley
Trevor is a historian and independent researcher dedicated to public presentation of ancient history. He holds an MA in Classics and a BA in History and Classical Studies. Trevor is also the host and producer of the History of Persia podcast, a serialized story of the political history and culture of ancient Iran from 700 BCE - 700 CE.
The “Communists” of Ancient Iran: Mazdak and the Khurramites
Ancient communism is almost an oxymoron, but two movements in late antique and medieval Iran are often identified as “communist.” These are the stories of Mazdak and the Khurramites.
3 Powerful Queens of Ancient Caria
The queens of ancient Caria were strong rulers who led armies and competed for power despite being part of a larger empire.
5 Powerful Queens of the Persian Empire
Rather than hidden away in harems or disenfranchised by misogyny, Ancient Persian queens exercised immense political influence across the Persian Empire.