Croesus of Lydia and the Lydians (plus Herodotus’ tale of Croesus meeting Solon) | Podcast #7

In this video podcast, we take a look at the fabled king, Croesus of Lydia, at least from the point of view of Greek writers such as Herodotus and Xenophon. Croesus was a king who during his day (r. 560-546 BC) was deemed to have been the wealthiest sovereign in the world. However, he lost it all to the Persian king Cyrus the Great while finally learning the lesson that the great Athenian sage, Solon, was trying to convey to him. It’s an interesting tale and fun to examine. Related Videos: Cyrus the Great and the Birth of the Achaemenid Persian Empire Early History of Phrygia and the Phrygians (King Midas of Phrygia) Sources and Suggested Reading ► Support History with Cy on Patreon: Follow History with Cy: Instagram ► Facebook ►