Eunuchs in Ancient Times
Were royal eunuchs victims, or power brokers?
4.5 (41)
36 mins
Explore how eunuchs endured brutal castration to rise to powerful positions in ancient courts. Discover their roles as loyal servants, political advisors, and guardians of royal secrets. Learn about the mix of reverence, fear, and ridicule that defined their place in history.
Ep 1:
What Is the Origin of Eunuchs in History?
Ep 2:
How Were Eunuchs Viewed in Biblical Society?
Ep 3:
What Roles Did Eunuchs Play in Ancient Rome?
Ep 4:
How Were Eunuchs Bound by Strict Oath in the Hittite Empire?
Ep 5:
What Did It Take to Become a Eunuch in the Ottoman Empire?
Ep 6:
How Did Eunuchs Go From Scrubbing Floors to Running the Ming Dynasty?
Ep 7:
How Did Royal Women and Eunuchs Work Together to Shape the Songhai Empire?
Ep 8:
Why Were Eunuchs Ridiculed Yet Trusted in Ancient Times?
Ep 9:
How Was the Brutal Eunuch-Making Process Carried Out?
Discussions (11)
Whitney
Level 2 · 9 mo agoCyrus claimed eunuchs were ideal servants due to lack of family lines. The intrigue in the Ottoman and Chinese courts proves that you don't need a legacy to be as corrupt as a modern career politician.
Chester
Level 3 · 9 mo agoVolunteering for castration just to land a government job is fucking insane. If we mandated that for the House, we would solve the term limit problem overnight. At least it would cut down on the hush money payments!
Kenneth
Level 5 · 8 mo agoDaniel was definitely cut
