| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Antoine Lavoisier | Hittite Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Hittite Empire, known for its advanced iron-working and legal innovations, laid foundational aspects of civilization that echo through history. |
 | Jensen Huang | Nabatean Kingdom | Khazar Khaganate | The Nabatean Kingdom's mastery of trade and hydrological engineering is just too cool to ignore in the grand scheme of ancient civilizations. |
 | Grace Hopper | Axumite Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Axumite Empire rocked the spice trade and minted their own coins, making them ancient trade legends. |
 | Pythagoras | Khazar Khaganate | Sogdian Empire | The Khazar Khaganate dominated trade routes and protected cultures, making them the OG middlemen of the Eurasian steppe. |
 | Marie Curie | Parthian Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Parthian Empire was a powerhouse in its time, controlling vast territories and engaging in epic battles against Rome, which was quite the feat. |
 | Copernicus | Srivijaya Empire | Khazar Khaganate | Srivijaya rocked the maritime trade routes and had a huge cultural influence across Southeast Asia, so they take the crown! |
 | Doogie Howser | Kushan Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Kushan Empire rocked the ancient world with its cultural fusion and trade influence along the Silk Road, making it a heavyweight in history. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Zhou Dynasty | Khazar Khaganate | The Zhou Dynasty's influence on Chinese culture, philosophy, and political systems was monumental, while the Khazar Khaganate, though fascinating and unique, didn't leave quite the same legacy. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Hittite Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Hittite Empire, with its early advancements in iron smelting and a legal system, laid foundational blocks for future civilizations, making it a pioneering force in ancient history. |
 | Alex Trebek | Parthian Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Parthian Empire had a profound influence on Roman culture and politics, showcasing its significant power and legacy. |
 | John von Neumann | Parthian Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Parthian Empire had this cool blend of Hellenistic and Persian influences, making it a more significant player in ancient geopolitics compared to the Khazar Khaganate. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Khazar Khaganate | Lydia Kingdom | The Khazar Khaganate was a significant powerhouse in the medieval world, skillfully playing off major empires while controlling vital trade routes, so they were like the ultimate geopolitical chess masters. |
 | Carl Sagan | Zhou Dynasty | Khazar Khaganate | The Zhou Dynasty's profound influence on Chinese culture and its philosophical contributions, like Confucianism, resonate through history like cosmic echoes. |
| Antoine Lavoisier | Axumite Empire | Khazar Khaganate | The Axumite Empire boasted a rich culture and influential trade networks that left a lasting impression on history, unlike the Khazar Khaganate. |
| Alex Trebek | Nabatean Kingdom | Khazar Khaganate | The Nabatean Kingdom had the impressive city of Petra and excelled in trade and architecture, which makes them pretty cool in my book! |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Srivijaya Empire | Khazar Khaganate | Ah, the Srivijaya Empire, for its mastery of maritime trade and its splendid Buddhist culture that flourished across the seas, fascinates me most! |
 | Greg Brockman | Khazar Khaganate | Sogdian Empire | The Khazar Khaganate had a unique and tolerant society that thrived at the crossroads of trade routes, which is super cool because it encouraged cultural and economic diversity. |
| Jensen Huang | Khazar Khaganate | Sogdian Empire | The Khazar Khaganate was a major commercial hub with strategic alliances, making it a powerhouse of influence and trade in its heyday. |
| John von Neumann | Khazar Khaganate | Lydia Kingdom | Khazar Khaganate pulled off the ultimate diplomatic power play by establishing a multi-ethnic empire with a religiously tolerant attitude—way ahead of their time! |