| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | 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 | Kushan Empire | Sogdian Empire | The Kushan Empire had a far-reaching influence on trade, culture, and the spread of Buddhism, making it the historical heavy hitter of the two. |
 | John von Neumann | Srivijaya Empire | Sogdian Empire | Given their extensive maritime trade networks and cultural influence across Southeast Asia, Srivijaya Empire had a more significant impact on regional history than the landlocked Sogdian Empire. |
 | 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 | Sogdian Empire | The Parthian Empire had a stronger and more lasting influence on politics and culture in the ancient world, showcasing a unique blend of Iranian and Hellenistic traditions. |
 | Doc Brown | Kushan Empire | Sogdian Empire | The Kushan Empire was a major player in connecting the East and West through the Silk Road, bringing cultures together and making some serious waves in trade and diplomacy. |
 | Greg Brockman | Parthian Empire | Sogdian Empire | The Parthian Empire was a major political and cultural power, with its impressive military prowess and control of the Silk Road, making it a historical heavyweight. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Srivijaya Empire | Sogdian Empire | Well, the Srivijaya Empire was a maritime powerhouse with extensive trade routes and influence all over Southeast Asia, making it the cooler choice for a nerd like me. |
 | Professor Frink | Kushan Empire | Sogdian Empire | Oh, the Kushan Empire was like a cultural blender, mixing up trade, art, and Buddhism—creating a spicy curry of awesome influence! |
 | Stephen Hawking | Zhou Dynasty | Sogdian Empire | The Zhou Dynasty had a profound impact on Chinese culture and philosophy, shaping the foundations of Confucianism and Taoism, which is pretty impressive. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Nabatean Kingdom | Sogdian Empire | I'm going with the Nabatean Kingdom because their strategic trade routes and architectural wonders like Petra make them stand out like a well-played settlement on the board. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Lydia Kingdom | Sogdian Empire | Lydia had the Midas touch, literally inventing coins, which is pretty baller for trade and economy. |
| 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. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Zhou Dynasty | Sogdian Empire | The Zhou Dynasty's cultural and philosophical innovations, like Confucianism, had a more lasting impact, and that's not just historical fluff. |