This is the episode that many of your have been waiting for - a comprehensive, in-depth look at the Akkadian Empire from just before it was created to its mysterious end.  Founded by Sargon of Akkad and expanded by his descendants Rimush, Manishtushu and Naram-Sin, the Akkadian Empire was the first hegemonic state and superpower of the early Bronze Age.  This program will examine Akkad's beginning, it's rise and expansion to the far corners of the known world, its economy, administration, collapse and legacy.  Contents:00:00 Introduction: The World Before Sargon of Akkad04:37 Lugalzagesi  09:33 The Early Life and Legends of Sargon of Akkad13:24 Who were the Akkadians?16:05 Sargon and Ur-Zababa20:01 The Founding of the Akkadian Empire22:17 Sargon Battles Against Elam and Marhashi23:24 King of Battle25:49 Administration of the Akkadian Empire27:26 Enheduanna30:15 The Glory of Agade36:30 Rimush the Warmonger 45:48 Manishtushu the Consolidator 49:10 Naram-Sin and the Great Revolt53:55 Naram-Sin the Divine57:40 Naram-Sin and Elam1:00:04 Other Conquests of Naram-Sin1:01:28 Akkadian Administration under Naram-Sin1:03:26 Land Distribution and Reforms1:07:28 Family of Naram-Sin and Diplomatic Marriages 1:09:56 Shar-kali-sharri and the End of an Era1:16:55 After Akkad 1:18:29 Thank You and PatronsSupport the show