Darius the Great
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27m
King Darius I of the Achaemenid Empire was a well known ruler in history and is mentioned a number of times in the Book of Ezra, and reigned during the time when the Jewish temple was being rebuilt. Bryan Windle gives an archaeological biography of his life and shares how he connects the Bible to history.
Original airdate: April 27, 2025
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