Episode 24: Dr. Rolf Strootman

Dr. Rolf Strootman, a professor of Ancient History at the University of Utrecht, joins Lexie to discuss the complexities surrounding the Persian identity after Alexander the Great's conquests, Alexander's unique approach to governance and cultural integration, particularly through his marriages to Persian women, the role of women in his life, and the aftermath of Alexander's death. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you like what you hear, please give our show a 5-star rating, and review us on Apple or Spotify. Don't forget to follow the Pourdavoud Institute on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.pourdavoud.ucla.edu! Learn more about Dr. Strootman: https://www.uu.nl/staff/RStrootman Check out his publications on Academia: https://uu.academia.edu/RolfStrootman Recorded & edited by Lexie Henning, original music by Brent Arehart, and artwork by Hadley Leasman.