15 Oct Loyalty or Betrayal? Inside Assyria’s Culture of Spying
Curious about how ancient empires controlled their people? In this episode, we explore “Creating an Empire of Informers” by Poppy Tushingham, which takes us back to 672 BC when Assyrian King Esarhaddon imposed a shocking system of surveillance. Imagine an empire where everyone, from neighbors to family members, was forced to spy on each other for loyalty to the crown. We’ll uncover the ripple effects of this unprecedented control—what it meant for the empire’s power, and the unexpected consequences for its people. Tune in for a fascinating look into one of history’s most intense surveillance states!
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Last Updated on October 16, 2024 by Wilmar Padilla