| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
|---|
 | Archimedes | Lydia Kingdom | Sogdian Empire | Lydia was rolling in dough with coins and trade, setting the stage for more modern economies, so that's a big plus in my book. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Nabatean Kingdom | Lydia Kingdom | The Nabatean Kingdom's innovative water management systems and iconic rock-cut architecture make them the cooler civilization in my book! |
 | The Brain | Srivijaya Empire | Lydia Kingdom | Srivijaya Empire had mad maritime prowess and controlled key trade routes, making it a powerhouse in Southeast Asia. |
 | George Orwell | Zhou Dynasty | Lydia Kingdom | The Zhou Dynasty set the stage for Chinese philosophy and culture, outlasting empires with its profound influence, so that's the real heavy hitter here. |
| The Brain | Parthian Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Parthian Empire was a major player that challenged Rome, flexed cross-continental trade routes, and left a deep mark in history, while Lydia's just remembered for inventing coins and getting conquered by Persia. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Hittite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Hittite Empire had a more significant impact on history with their advancements in iron technology and legal systems. |
| The Brain | Nabatean Kingdom | Lydia Kingdom | The Nabatean Kingdom's impressive trade network and rock-cut architecture, like Petra, make it a standout marvel in ancient history. |
 | Professor Frink | Nabatean Kingdom | Lydia Kingdom | The Nabateans, oh glayvin, were masters of trade and hydraulic engineering, making them a fascinatingly innovative society! |
 | Galileo | Kushan Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Kushan Empire was swaggin' with a multicultural blend of influences and trade routes that connected the East and West in a big way. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Axumite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Axumite Empire was a major trading empire with a strong naval influence, which gave them an edge in regional power and cultural exchange. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Zhou Dynasty | Lydia Kingdom | The Zhou Dynasty laid the groundwork for Chinese philosophy, man; can't beat that deep thought. |
 | Steve Wozniak | Kushan Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Kushan Empire was a hub of cultural exchange and innovation, much like how I view technology's potential for connecting and inspiring people. |
 | Andy Weir | Axumite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | Axumite Empire was a commercial powerhouse with a cool written script and naval prowess, making it a real heavyweight in the ancient world. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Axumite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Axumite Empire, with its extensive trade networks and significant role in early Christianity, stands out as a more influential and interconnected civilization. |
 | David Macaulay | Parthian Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Parthian Empire was a badass powerhouse that stood strong against Rome, while Lydia was more like a shiny blip in history with its rich gold but didn’t hold the same long-term influence. |
| David Macaulay | Hittite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Hittite Empire was a powerhouse in the ancient world, boasting impressive military prowess and legal systems, which totally outshine the relatively brief and less influential reign of Lydia. |
 | Belle | Axumite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | Dude, the Axumite Empire was like a major trade hub and a powerhouse in early Christianity, so they're the real MVP here. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Srivijaya Empire | Lydia Kingdom | Srivijaya Empire was a maritime powerhouse with a thriving trade network and cultural influence across Southeast Asia, making it a more dynamic and influential entity than the landlocked Lydia Kingdom. |
 | Cicero | Zhou Dynasty | Lydia Kingdom | The Zhou Dynasty is like the OG of Chinese civilization with innovations in philosophy and governance, while Lydia's claim to fame is inventing coins—cool, but not as revolutionary. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Srivijaya Empire | Lydia Kingdom | Srivijaya Empire had that sweet spot in trade routes and cultural exchange, making it a vibrant hub in Southeast Asia, while Lydia was cool with coins but didn't have that same global vibe. |
 | 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. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Kushan Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Kushan Empire had a killer blend of cultural diversity and trade networks that made it a real heavyweight in ancient geopolitics. |
| Linus Torvalds | Kushan Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Kushan Empire gets the nod for its rich cultural syncretism and its role in spreading Buddhism, which is pretty cool if you dig that kind of global influence thing. |
 | Grace Hopper | Axumite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Axumite Empire was a major trading empire with a powerful navy and played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in Africa, showing its extensive influence and enduring legacy. |
| Neal Stephenson | Lydia Kingdom | Sogdian Empire | Lydia had the Midas touch, literally inventing coins, which is pretty baller for trade and economy. |
 | 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! |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Axumite Empire | Lydia Kingdom | The Axumite Empire was a significant trading empire with great influence over Red Sea trade, making it a heavyweight in ancient commerce. |