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113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, and a final confrontation at the Oenoparus River in August 145 between the armies of Alexander I Balas, Demetrius II, and Ptolemy VI ends in quite the surprise for all involved.
tinyurl.com/yvedd27d
“Nubia: Lost Civilizations” - Sarah Schellinger
I know very little of Northeast/East Africa outside of Egypt, so I have been looking to broaden my horizons a bit with the Nubians. This book has done a good job at doing so, and they’ll feature in an upcoming survey of the region
“Nubia: Lost Civilizations” - Sarah Schellinger
I know very little of Northeast/East Africa outside of Egypt, so I have been looking to broaden my horizons a bit with the Nubians. This book has done a good job at doing so, and they’ll feature in an upcoming survey of the region
- Cicero (Tusculan Disputations, 3.53)
- Cicero (Tusculan Disputations, 3.53)
2026 begins with a bang as we start our two-part look at the Third Punic War. After five decades of peace, Carthaginian success terrifies the Republic, compelling the Romans and King Masinissa to provoke a final confrontation.
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2026 begins with a bang as we start our two-part look at the Third Punic War. After five decades of peace, Carthaginian success terrifies the Republic, compelling the Romans and King Masinissa to provoke a final confrontation.
Stay tuned!
Most remembered for the stone-cut monuments of the rose city of Petra, the Nabataeans ruled much of the Levant for over four centuries, occupying a key position from the Sinai to the Hejaz that enabled the "Incense Road"
tinyurl.com/mb7fymvr
Most remembered for the stone-cut monuments of the rose city of Petra, the Nabataeans ruled much of the Levant for over four centuries, occupying a key position from the Sinai to the Hejaz that enabled the "Incense Road"
tinyurl.com/mb7fymvr
Most remembered for the stone-cut monuments of the rose city of Petra, the Nabataeans ruled much of the Levant for over four centuries, occupying a key position from the Sinai to the Hejaz that enabled the "Incense Road"
tinyurl.com/mb7fymvr
Most remembered for the stone-cut monuments of the rose city of Petra, the Nabataeans ruled much of the Levant for over four centuries, occupying a key position from the Sinai to the Hejaz that enabled the "Incense Road"
tinyurl.com/mb7fymvr
A worthy successor to Bar-Kochva’s landmark 1976 study, this books provides an updated account of the Seleucid army at the height of its prowess under Antiochus III.
A worthy successor to Bar-Kochva’s landmark 1976 study, this books provides an updated account of the Seleucid army at the height of its prowess under Antiochus III.
tinyurl.com/5brmxtbm
tinyurl.com/5brmxtbm
A Roman novel written in the Neronian era by one of his courtiers named Petronius, this work is principally known for its vulgar and explicit content, but it provides us with a rare glimpse into the social life of lower class Romans.
A Roman novel written in the Neronian era by one of his courtiers named Petronius, this work is principally known for its vulgar and explicit content, but it provides us with a rare glimpse into the social life of lower class Romans.
This issue has an open access article by Nicholas Sims-Williams on #Bactrian:
Sims-Williams, Nicholas. 2025. Bactrian in two scripts: Greek and Kushan. Indo-Iranian Journal. Brill 68(3). 185–214.
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This issue has an open access article by Nicholas Sims-Williams on #Bactrian:
Sims-Williams, Nicholas. 2025. Bactrian in two scripts: Greek and Kushan. Indo-Iranian Journal. Brill 68(3). 185–214.
brill.com/view/journal...
I’ll also be publishing a whole host of photos I took while in Petra and Jordan, which will help guide you along as you listen to my episode.
I’ll also be publishing a whole host of photos I took while in Petra and Jordan, which will help guide you along as you listen to my episode.
Next time, we’ll end 2025 by covering the history of the Nabataeans, an Arab-speaking peoples who came to prominence during the late Hellenistic period, and are most known for the awe-inspiring ruins of their capital city of Petra.
Stay tuned!
Next time, we’ll end 2025 by covering the history of the Nabataeans, an Arab-speaking peoples who came to prominence during the late Hellenistic period, and are most known for the awe-inspiring ruins of their capital city of Petra.
Stay tuned!
113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, and a final confrontation at the Oenoparus River in August 145 between the armies of Alexander I Balas, Demetrius II, and Ptolemy VI ends in quite the surprise for all involved.
tinyurl.com/yvedd27d
113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, and a final confrontation at the Oenoparus River in August 145 between the armies of Alexander I Balas, Demetrius II, and Ptolemy VI ends in quite the surprise for all involved.
tinyurl.com/yvedd27d
Next time, we’ll end 2025 by covering the history of the Nabataeans, an Arab-speaking peoples who came to prominence during the late Hellenistic period, and are most known for the awe-inspiring ruins of their capital city of Petra.
Stay tuned!
Next time, we’ll end 2025 by covering the history of the Nabataeans, an Arab-speaking peoples who came to prominence during the late Hellenistic period, and are most known for the awe-inspiring ruins of their capital city of Petra.
Stay tuned!
113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, and a final confrontation at the Oenoparus River in August 145 between the armies of Alexander I Balas, Demetrius II, and Ptolemy VI ends in quite the surprise for all involved.
tinyurl.com/yvedd27d
113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, and a final confrontation at the Oenoparus River in August 145 between the armies of Alexander I Balas, Demetrius II, and Ptolemy VI ends in quite the surprise for all involved.
tinyurl.com/yvedd27d
Next time will be the last episode of the Levant and Egypt for a while, as we look at the reign of Alexander I Balas, the civil war between him and Demetrius II, and the intervention of Ptolemy VI culminating in a showdown at Oenoparus in 145 BC
Stay tuned!
Next time will be the last episode of the Levant and Egypt for a while, as we look at the reign of Alexander I Balas, the civil war between him and Demetrius II, and the intervention of Ptolemy VI culminating in a showdown at Oenoparus in 145 BC
Stay tuned!
Next time will be the last episode of the Levant and Egypt for a while, as we look at the reign of Alexander I Balas, the civil war between him and Demetrius II, and the intervention of Ptolemy VI culminating in a showdown at Oenoparus in 145 BC
Stay tuned!
Next time will be the last episode of the Levant and Egypt for a while, as we look at the reign of Alexander I Balas, the civil war between him and Demetrius II, and the intervention of Ptolemy VI culminating in a showdown at Oenoparus in 145 BC
Stay tuned!
With the show fast approaching the Third Punic War, I wanted to refresh myself with this excellent account to trace the history of Romano-Punic relations from start to finish. Goldsworthy is an excellent author, as per usual.
With the show fast approaching the Third Punic War, I wanted to refresh myself with this excellent account to trace the history of Romano-Punic relations from start to finish. Goldsworthy is an excellent author, as per usual.
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“The Ancient Shore” - P. Kosmin
A study of the shoreline and seas in antiquity, from the treatises of Hellenistic explorers to ancient frameworks of the inhabited world and these “transition” zones.
Kosmin is one of my favorite authors, I’m really enjoying it so far.
“The Ancient Shore” - P. Kosmin
A study of the shoreline and seas in antiquity, from the treatises of Hellenistic explorers to ancient frameworks of the inhabited world and these “transition” zones.
Kosmin is one of my favorite authors, I’m really enjoying it so far.
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Demetrius I Soter instills order by crushing the rebellions of Timarchos in Media and Judas Maccabee, but his behavior causes his enemies abroad to conspire against him and bankroll another usurper, Alexander Balas.
tinyurl.com/yh3z5y2b
Demetrius I Soter instills order by crushing the rebellions of Timarchos in Media and Judas Maccabee, but his behavior causes his enemies abroad to conspire against him and bankroll another usurper, Alexander Balas.
tinyurl.com/yh3z5y2b
Demetrius I Soter instills order by crushing the rebellions of Timarchos in Media and Judas Maccabee, but his behavior causes his enemies abroad to conspire against him and bankroll another usurper, Alexander Balas.
tinyurl.com/yh3z5y2b
Demetrius I Soter instills order by crushing the rebellions of Timarchos in Media and Judas Maccabee, but his behavior causes his enemies abroad to conspire against him and bankroll another usurper, Alexander Balas.
tinyurl.com/yh3z5y2b
I have a few books on hand, such as:
Party Politics in the Age of Caesar
The Roman Revolution
Any suggestions are appreciated!
I have a few books on hand, such as:
Party Politics in the Age of Caesar
The Roman Revolution
Any suggestions are appreciated!
I have a few books on hand, such as:
Party Politics in the Age of Caesar
The Roman Revolution
Any suggestions are appreciated!
I have a few books on hand, such as:
Party Politics in the Age of Caesar
The Roman Revolution
Any suggestions are appreciated!