Sargon of Akkad (name) on his victory stele.jpg 2,647 × 1,295; 2.35 MB Sargon of Akkad cartouche.jpg 268 × 408; 149 KB Sargon of Akkad statue.jpg 1,012 × 610; 409 KB Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. "[12][13][14] VidCon founder Hank Green issued a statement that the group's actions were clear "intimidating behaviour" and apologised for the situation "which resulted in [Sarkeesian] being subjected to a hostile environment that she had not signed up for. Even if this new artistic feeling is not necessarily to be attributed directly to the personal influence of Sargon, it shows that, in his new capital, military and economic values were not alone important. "[20] In response, Benjamin has said that his targets were not black or homosexual, and he claimed that the word "nigger" is not offensive in Britain as it is in the United States. [4] He is an advocate for Brexit. What is believed to have started the rage for rule by Sargon is a man named Lugalzagesi, ruler of Umma, who referred to his self as “Ruler of Sumer” and would use force with the neighboring city-states. Phillips openly laughed and pulled faces while Davies spoke, which caused a social media outrage. From humble roots, he created a Golden Age in Mesopotamia. "[36] Following the 2014 Isla Vista killings, Benjamin said that social justice feminism was a "disease of the modern age" that had disenfranchised and radicalised young men, causing a rise in the number of mass murders. Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was an Akkadian emperor who is famously known for his victories and rule over the city-states of Sumer in the 24th and 23rd centuries. It may have been before these exploits, when he was gathering followers and an army, that Sargon named himself Sharru-kin (“Rightful King”) in support of an accession not achieved in an old-established city through hereditary succession. Welcome! I'm sorry. Social media commentator previously drew condemnation from party spokesman over clash with Labour MP … [21], In 2017, comedian and YouTuber Akilah Hughes filed a lawsuit for copyright infringement against Benjamin for using of portions of her video We Thought She Would Win in his video SJW Levels of Awareness. Madness. [43][44] The chairman of the Swindon branch of UKIP called for Benjamin to be deselected, which was rejected by Batten. English liberal. Attributing his success to the patronage of the goddess Ishtar, in whose honour Agade was erected, Sargon of Akkad became the first great empire builder. [45] Later in the campaign, he made additional negative comments about Phillips, saying he might rape her but "nobody's got that much beer". A group of YouTubers who had frequently criticised Sarkeesian in the past, including Benjamin, filled one half of the first three rows of the audience and filmed Sarkeesian as part of a targeted harassment campaign against her. Defendant Carl Benjamin, also known as "Sargon of Akkad," brings this motion for attorneys' fees pursuant to 17 U.S.C. [9], Patreon banned Benjamin in December 2018, when he was earning over US$12,000 a month. [65][66] The Spectator has described him as a "leftist libertarian whose schtick is simply to question the received wisdoms of our time. In order to maintain his presence throughout his empire, Sargon strategically placed his best and most trusted men in positions of power in the various cities. Do you know Sargon of Akkad… Although the briefly recorded information of his predecessor Lugalzaggisi shows that expansion beyond the Sumerian homeland had already begun, later Mesopotamians looked to Sargon as the founder of the military tradition that runs through the history of their people. The event organisers called the police, cancelled the event and evacuated the building. [8] One Los Angeles Times opinion columnist called the incident "alarming to see copyright law used to stifle debate in the public square". The founder of the Dynasty of Akkad, Sargon reigned during the last quarter of the third millennium BC. Sargon of Akkad I called all of this back in 2016. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [60] He has been described as alt-right by The Times and The Jewish Chronicle[52][61] and has been linked to the alt-right by news media and researchers, including Newsweek, Salon, The Guardian, Vice, and Data & Society. Mythinformed MKE. See more of Sargon of Akkad on Facebook. [36] He has stated that he is an atheist. Log In. It was destroyed at the end of the dynasty that Sargon founded and was never again inhabited, at least under the name of Agade. In February 2020, the case was dismissed with prejudice and Hughes was later ordered to pay Benjamin's legal fees after her claims were found to be "objectively unreasonable". Because contemporary record is lacking, no sequence can be given for the events of his reign. The defenders seem to have fled the city, joining an army led by fifty ensis from the provinces. Sargon of Akkad: Anti-feminist YouTuber selected as Ukip election candidate. It is somewhat surprising that there’s a new city being founded in Mesopotamia, where old cities have such a rich history. In 2016, in response to politician Jess Phillips's complaint that she frequently received rape threats from men online, Benjamin tweeted to her: "I wouldn't even rape you." Lugalzaggisi had already united the city-states of Sumer by defeating each in turn and claimed to rule the lands not only of the Sumerian city-states but also those as far west as the Mediterranean. [51] While on a panel in New York City in 2018, he said: "Jewish people, unfortunately for them, have got to drop the identity politics. [36] He was investigated by West Midlands Police for the comment and a police spokesperson said he was "dealt with by way of words of advice". [46][47] The University of the West of England cancelled a hustings event for fears of disturbances and Exeter Cathedral banned him a few days later from a separate election event it was hosting. It's the most dense legalese you can imagine, certainly not a vote winner. [28] The trio's membership has been described by political analysts as part of a shift to the far-right in UKIP under Gerard Batten's leadership. "[17] Later in the video, Benjamin stated: "don’t expect me to have a debate with one of your faggots. I told everyone that at some point, some Antifa communists would attack someone who was armed and would get shot, and here we are. Forming an empire is one thing; but keeping it operating is quite another. [38] He said this was a joke and was empowering to victims of rape because "it's a lot more empowering to not be controlled by jokes". He has hosted conversations and debates with other YouTubers on a wide variety of topics from politics to religion, history, and skepticism. To earn tokens and access the decentralized web, select an option below (It's easier than you think) The defenders seem to have fled the city, joining an army led by fifty ensis from the provinces. Sargon_of_Akkad_ 16 points 17 points 18 points 5 years ago So I'm recording through this now and I can tell you why politicians aren't interested in talking about this - it's fucking boring. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. [18][19] Harris stated that he did not "share the politics of the banned members," but objected to what he described as "political bias" on Patreon. He is known for his brash and controversial style, being popular among the "intellectual dark web". Find more subreddits like r/SargonofAkkad -- This is a Subreddit for the YouTuber Sargon of Akkad, his subs and fans. [41][42] Benjamin also stated that she was being a "giant bitch" for "laughing about male suicide" and so he was justified in being a "giant dick back. "[67] Benjamin has described himself as a "classical liberal"[68] and has said that he opposes the alt-right. The crowdfunding platform Patreon came under a lot of heat in certain circles after the site decided to ban British YouTuber Sargon of Akkad. [17][69] He has argued that the alt-right's authoritarian and collectivist thinking is a reaction to comparable racism against white people from the left. Sargon the Great was one of the world's earliest empire builders. A former member of the Eurosceptic right-wing UK Independence Party (UKIP), he was one of its unsuccessful candidates for the South West England constituency in the 2019 European Parliament election. In 2334 BC, King Sargon of Akkad founded one of the world’s greatest empires. Carl Benjamin, better known online as Sargon of Akkad, is an EnglishYouTuber dedicated to anti-feminism, centrism, and criticism of social justice. He captured Uruk and dismantled its famous walls. He fought and defeated so many of his foes trying to supersede him. [37][38], At a UKIP press conference announcing his candidacy for the 2019 European Parliament election, Benjamin once again refused to retract his comments about Phillips, saying "a decent person doesn't laugh about male suicide" and that he would apologise if Jess apologizes for her position on men. Updates? [57][48][58][59] Vox has described him as anti-progressive. Benjamin has been described as politically "right-wing" and "far-right" by multiple outlets. His father is unknown; his own name during his childhood is also unknown; his mother is said to have been a priestess in a town on the middle Euphrates. Sargon. It’s either near or maybe even under the city of Baghdad. Sargon of Akkad was a great king during his time. Carl Benjamin (1979–), better known as Sargon of Akkad, Carl I of Swindon or The Thinkery, is a YouTube talker, failed UKIP candidate for the South West England constituency of the European Parliament, right-wing reactionary and trend setter in the exciting new scene of dairy based fashion.Although Benjamin claims the mantle of "skeptic", his commentary often features theories of a … Today at 2:17 AM. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Sargon of Akkad (also known as Sargon of Agade and Sargon the Great, reigned 2334 to 2279 BCE), the founder of the Akkadian Empire, was a man keenly aware of his times and the people he would rule over.While he was clearly a brilliant military leader, it was the story he told of his youth and rise to power that exerted a powerful influence over the Sumerians he sought to conquer. The event that brought him to supremacy was the defeat of Lugalzaggisi of Uruk (biblical Erech, in central Sumer). The way Chris introduces this segment is exactly what Yuri Bezmenov is describing when it comes to not being able to distinguish right from wrong. 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Criticism of this comment—and a later remark in which Benjamin said he might rape Phillips but for the fact that "nobody's got that much beer"—dominated press coverage of his European Parliament candidacy. View the daily YouTube analytics of Sargon of Akkad and track progress charts, view future predictions, related channels, and track realtime live sub counts. Sargon of Akkad, also called ‘Sargon the Great’, ‘Sarru-Kan’ and ‘Shar-Gani-Sharri’, was the founder and first king of the first age-old Semitic-speaking Empire of Mesopotamia known as the Sargonic dynasty. He lives with his family in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. "[5][6][7], In June 2015, YouTube took down one of Benjamin's videos when it received a copyright claim from The Guardian. [3][4] Inside Higher Ed said his videos on the topic advanced a conspiracy theory in which he argued members of the Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) were actively plotting to influence video game development, saying DiGRA "became co-opted by feminists to become a think tank by which gender ideologues can disseminate their ideology to the gaming press and ultimately to gamers. Create New Account. After coming to power in Kish, Sargon killed the king of Kish. [8] Benjamin contested the claim against the video which used substantial portions of The Guardian's video. [20] Benjamin also claimed that the comments had been taken out of context. After having the army of Kish follow him, Sargon soon attacked Uruk, which was ruled by Lugal-Zage-Si of Umma. It's laziness", "Tommy Robinson And Carl Benjamin Have Failed To Get Elected to the European Parliament", "Twitter suspends EU election campaign accounts for two candidates who were previously banned", "Five of the top far-right figures are British. Historical records are still so meagre, however, that there is a complete gap in information relating to this period. English liberal. As the result of Sargon’s military prowess and ability to organize, as well as of the legacy of the Sumerian city-states that he had inherited by conquest and of previously existing trade of the old Sumerian city-states with other countries, commercial connections flourished with the Indus Valley, the coast of Oman, the islands and shores of the Persian Gulf, the lapis lazuli mines of Badakhshān, the cedars of Lebanon, the silver-rich Taurus Mountains, Cappadocia, Crete, and perhaps even Greece. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. [21][25], Benjamin is married and has two children. [4] Vice and PC Magazine have described him as a conspiracy theorist. Ben Shapiro. 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For daily This Week in Stupid content from Sargon of Akkad.https://www.minds.com/Sargon_of_Akkad [70], This article is about the YouTube commentator. So far, not so smoothly… He explains it here at bitchute: For those not wanting to sit through the video, basically he says he’s closing all the Sargon tagged sites / videos / etc/ and going with a new name. [32][33] Benjamin was not elected, with his party getting only 3.22% of the vote in his native South West England constituency (a drop of 29.1% from 2014) and losing both of its seats in the region, as well as all twenty-two of its seats across the rest of Britain. This may be the result of Sargon’s personal history as someone who does not have a legitimate claim to the throne. He also dominated Susa, capital city of the Elamites, in the Zagros Mountains of western Iran, where the only truly contemporary record of his reign has been uncovered. [3] According to Patreon, Benjamin violated the site's rules on hate speech by using "racial and homophobic slurs to degrade another individual. We're world leaders in hate", "Gorilla memes, YouTube trolls, and McMansion copyright fights: this week in internet culture", "Smoke bomb protest halts 'alt‑right' speaker 'Sargon of Akkad' at university", "How PewDiePie 'fudged the labels' to avoid anti-Semitism claims because of his YouTube videos", "We've seen Carl Benjamin's rank misogyny before – remember Gamergate? [24][25], In May 2018, Benjamin was a speaker at a right-wing "Day of Freedom" rally in support of Tommy Robinson after Robinson was banned from Twitter for hate speech. The \"Citizens of Akkad\", as a later Babylonian text calls them, were the governors and administrators in over 65 different cities. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. From roughly 2334 to 2279 BCE, he ruled a civilization called the Akkadian Empire, consisting largely of ancient Mesopotamia, after conquering all of Sumer (southern Mesopotamia) as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia (Turkey), and Elam (western Iran). Victory was ensured, however, only by numerous battles, since each city hoped to regain its independence from Lugalzaggisi without submitting to the new overlord. ". Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great "the Great King" (Akkadian Šarru-kīnu, meaning "the true king" or "the king is legitimate"), was a Semitic Akkadian emperor famous for his conquest of the Sumerian city-states in the 23rd and 22nd centuries BC. He denies this description of his politics, instead calling himself a "classical liberal". This Sumerian force fought two pitched battles against the Akkadians, as a result of which the remaining forces of Lugal-Zage-Si were routed. The video was restored later the same day. [29][62][59][63][64] The Daily Dot compared Benjamin to the alt-right due to his anti-feminism and criticisms of Islam and Black Lives Matter, frequent subjects for criticism by the alt-right. or. Sargon of Akkad, also called ‘Sargon the Great’, ‘Sarru-Kan’ and ‘Shar-Gani-Sharri’, was the founder and first king of the first age-old Semitic-speaking Empire of Mesopotamia known as the Sargonic dynasty. Sargon, byname Sargon of Akkad, (flourished 23rd century bce), ancient Mesopotamian ruler (reigned c. 2334–2279 bce) who was one of the earliest of the world’s great empire builders, conquering all of southern Mesopotamia as well as parts of Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran). 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He captured Uruk and dismantled its famous walls. Two later Assyrian kings were named in his honour. Lugal-Zage-Si himself was captured and bro… Sargon based his empire in the city of Agade, or Akkad as it is referred to, which became the basis of the name of his people. Rising, therefore, without the help of influential relations, he attained the post of cupbearer to the ruler of the city of Kish, in the north of the ancient land of Sumer. [22][23], In March 2018, North London Antifa protesters broke into a scheduled discussion between Benjamin and Yaron Brook by King's College London's Libertarian Society at the school. Carl Benjamin (born 1979)[2] is a British anti-feminist YouTuber also known by his online pseudonym Sargon of Akkad. Under Sargon and his successors, Akkadian language was briefly imposed on neighboring conquered states such as Elam. Not Now. Not content with dominating this area, his wish to secure favourable trade with Agade throughout the known world, together with an energetic temperament, led Sargon to defeat cities along the middle Euphrates to northern Syria and the silver-rich mountains of southern Anatolia. This Sumerian force fought two pitched battles against the Akkadians, as a result of which the remaining forces of Lugal-Zage-Si were routed. Sunday (tomorrow) at midnight Amazon will be shutting off all of our servers in an attempt to completely remove free speech off the internet. Benjamin's YouTube channel drew attention during the Gamergate controversy in 2014. The Pragmatism Movement. He established the region’s first Semitic dynasty and was considered the founder of the Mesopotamian military tradition. [39], Philips had earlier mocked MP Philip Davies[40] when he called for a debate for international men's day, citing increasing male suicides, lower life expectancy relative to women, and domestic violence. Paypal tip jar address: intotheaether(at)hotmail.co.uk NOTE: Please do not contact the subjects of any of my videos, ever. "[52] Vice criticised Benjamin for a "sense of purist thinking and a logic-before-all attitude" that ignores the complexity of topics related to race and gender. During the Gamergate controversy, Benjamin accused feminists of infiltrating video game research groups to influence game development. According to a folktale, Sargon was a self-made man of humble origins; a gardener, having found him as a baby floating in a basket on the river, brought him up in his own calling. quarantine_message: "It is dedicated to shocking or highly offensive content. The troubles, in fact, were probably caused by the inability of one man, however energetic, to control so vast an empire without a developed and well-tried administration. Pages Liked by This Page. Forgot account? Sargon the Great conquered the lands across southern Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, and Elam (western Iran), then he used innovative tactics to keep his empire running smoothly. He is referred to as one of the greatest rulers of Mesopotamia and he is accredited for the creation of the world’s first major empire (Time-Life 17). Omissions? This capital has not been discovered to date. The latter part of his reign was troubled with rebellions, which later literature ascribes, predictably enough, to sacrilegious acts that he is supposed to have committed; but this can be discounted as the standard cause assigned to all disasters by Sumerians and Akkadians alike. During Sargon’s rule Akkadian became adapted to the script that previously had been used in the Sumerian language, and the new spirit of calligraphy that is visible upon the clay tablets of this dynasty is also clearly seen on contemporary cylinder seals, with their beautifully arranged and executed scenes of mythology and festive life. § 505 following the Court's dismissal of … Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, and everyone. Masked protestors attacked security guards, set off smoke bombs, broke windows, set off a fire alarm, and allegedly attacked other attendees. Sargon of Akkad. I'm sorry about the Holocaust but I don't give a shit. [8], At VidCon 2017, media critic Anita Sarkeesian appeared on a panel discussing online harassment directed towards women. Recent Post by Page. sargon of akkad who we are We are a results driven digital marketing and design agency, specialized in Social Media, branding, web design and helping your business achieve its … Sargon is known almost entirely from the legends and tales that followed his reputation through 2,000 years of cuneiform Mesopotamian history, and not from documents that were written during his lifetime. Please select which sections you would like to print: Corrections?

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