About this episode

This episode explores the life and reign of Ashurbanipal, the ruler of the Assyrian empire known for his scholarship and brutality.

Ashurbanipal was the ruler of the Assyrian empire in the 7th century BCE. His 38-year reign was marked by both scholarship and a terrifying brutality.

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