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112: The Seleucid Empire – Breaking the Hammer
The newly enthroned Demetrius I Soter managed to instill a degree of order throughout the Seleucid realm, crushing the would-be king Timarchos in Babylonia and the rebellion of Judas Maccabee. Yet …
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112: The Seleucid Empire - Breaking the Hammer
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
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I hope you’ve enjoyed the newest 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!
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I hope you’ve enjoyed the newest 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!
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*New Episode*
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
113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, as Alexander I Balas is challenged by the young Demetrius II for the throne of Syria. Things come to a head when Ptolemy VI, tied by marriage to Bal…
tinyurl.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
*New Episode*
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
I hope you’ve enjoyed the newest 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!
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I hope you’ve enjoyed the newest 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!
*New Episode*
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
113: The War of the Three Kings
Civil war continues to grip the Seleucid Empire, as Alexander I Balas is challenged by the young Demetrius II for the throne of Syria. Things come to a head when Ptolemy VI, tied by marriage to Bal…
tinyurl.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
*New Episode*
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
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I hope you've enjoyed the latest episode!
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!
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I hope you've enjoyed the latest episode!
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!
I hope you've enjoyed the latest episode!
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!
November 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I hope you've enjoyed the latest episode!
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!
Now reading: “The Fall of Carthage” - A. Goldsworthy
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.
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Now reading: “The Fall of Carthage” - A. Goldsworthy
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.
The holiday season is fast approaching once again, and for those looking to feel inspired while reading your new history or classics books while supporting the podcast, consider picking up a bookmark from the Hellenistic Age Etsy page:
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November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The holiday season is fast approaching once again, and for those looking to feel inspired while reading your new history or classics books while supporting the podcast, consider picking up a bookmark from the Hellenistic Age Etsy page:
www.etsy.com/shop/Helleni...
www.etsy.com/shop/Helleni...
Now reading:
“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.
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Now reading:
“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.
Reposted by Derek | The Hellenistic Age Podcast
The next #AntigonidNetwork seminar is on Tuesday 11th November, 5pm (UK). John Holton presents his two books: 'Alexander’s Successors and the Creation of Hellenistic Kingship' and 'Royal Traditions and the Consolidation of Power by Alexander’s Successors'. #AncientBluesky
To join, please register:
To join, please register:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: AN seminar: John Holton. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: AN seminar: John Holton. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Universityofexeter.zoom.us
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The next #AntigonidNetwork seminar is on Tuesday 11th November, 5pm (UK). John Holton presents his two books: 'Alexander’s Successors and the Creation of Hellenistic Kingship' and 'Royal Traditions and the Consolidation of Power by Alexander’s Successors'. #AncientBluesky
To join, please register:
To join, please register:
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112: The Seleucid Empire - Breaking the Hammer
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
112: The Seleucid Empire – Breaking the Hammer
The newly enthroned Demetrius I Soter managed to instill a degree of order throughout the Seleucid realm, crushing the would-be king Timarchos in Babylonia and the rebellion of Judas Maccabee. Yet …
tinyurl.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
112: The Seleucid Empire - Breaking the Hammer
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
112: The Seleucid Empire - Breaking the Hammer
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
112: The Seleucid Empire – Breaking the Hammer
The newly enthroned Demetrius I Soter managed to instill a degree of order throughout the Seleucid realm, crushing the would-be king Timarchos in Babylonia and the rebellion of Judas Maccabee. Yet …
tinyurl.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
112: The Seleucid Empire - Breaking the Hammer
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
Reposted by Derek | The Hellenistic Age Podcast
Some details from the Parthian Rhyta of Old Nisa. From the State Museum of Türkmenistan in Aşgabat (Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Muzeýi).
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Some details from the Parthian Rhyta of Old Nisa. From the State Museum of Türkmenistan in Aşgabat (Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Muzeýi).
Reposted by Derek | The Hellenistic Age Podcast
Can any classicists/ancient history people recommend what they consider to be "essential" to understanding the Late Republic and its transition to the Principate?
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!
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Can any classicists/ancient history people recommend what they consider to be "essential" to understanding the Late Republic and its transition to the Principate?
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!
Can any classicists/ancient history people recommend what they consider to be "essential" to understanding the Late Republic and its transition to the Principate?
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!
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Can any classicists/ancient history people recommend what they consider to be "essential" to understanding the Late Republic and its transition to the Principate?
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!
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The Department of Classics at the University of Cologne is the newest member of the Nomisma.org consortium, providing the first 100+ of their 12,000 coin collection to Ptolemaic and Seleucid Coins Online. numishare.blogspot.com/2025/10/depa... #classicsbluesky #lawdi #LODLAM
Department of Classics at Cologne joins Nomisma
More than 100 Seleucid and Ptolemaic coins from the Department of Classics at the University of Cologne have been integrated into the Helle...
numishare.blogspot.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Department of Classics at the University of Cologne is the newest member of the Nomisma.org consortium, providing the first 100+ of their 12,000 coin collection to Ptolemaic and Seleucid Coins Online. numishare.blogspot.com/2025/10/depa... #classicsbluesky #lawdi #LODLAM
Flashback: my attempt at a deified Alexander the Great/Alexander-Ammon during last Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Flashback: my attempt at a deified Alexander the Great/Alexander-Ammon during last Halloween.
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Hope you enjoyed the latest episode!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Hope you enjoyed the latest episode!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
Hope you enjoyed the latest episode!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Hope you enjoyed the latest episode!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
Next we cover the reign of Demetrius I Soter, who crushes his enemies in Babylonia and Judea. Yet his aggressive energy gains him enemies everywhere, and his rule is challenged by the arrival of Alexander Balas, alleged son of Antiochus Epiphanes. Stay tuned!
A silver drachm of Vahbarz, one of the “Frataraka” who ruled in Persis under the authority of the Seleucid Empire (mid-3rd cent. BC?)
His coins portray a Persian killing a Greek soldier, either a Seleucid or perhaps one of the Greek enemies of the Seleucids.
Photo from Wikimedia Commons
His coins portray a Persian killing a Greek soldier, either a Seleucid or perhaps one of the Greek enemies of the Seleucids.
Photo from Wikimedia Commons
October 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A silver drachm of Vahbarz, one of the “Frataraka” who ruled in Persis under the authority of the Seleucid Empire (mid-3rd cent. BC?)
His coins portray a Persian killing a Greek soldier, either a Seleucid or perhaps one of the Greek enemies of the Seleucids.
Photo from Wikimedia Commons
His coins portray a Persian killing a Greek soldier, either a Seleucid or perhaps one of the Greek enemies of the Seleucids.
Photo from Wikimedia Commons
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We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals!
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com
Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.
*New Episode*
111: The Seleucid Empire - The Elephant in the (Throne) Room
The boy-king Antiochus V Eupator and minister Lysias take control in 164, but troubles in Judea and from Roman emissaries leads Prince Demetrius to escape from Italy and reclaim his birthright in Syria
tinyurl.com/2avyn2pz
111: The Seleucid Empire - The Elephant in the (Throne) Room
The boy-king Antiochus V Eupator and minister Lysias take control in 164, but troubles in Judea and from Roman emissaries leads Prince Demetrius to escape from Italy and reclaim his birthright in Syria
tinyurl.com/2avyn2pz
111: The Seleucid Empire – The Elephant in the (Throne) Room
With Antiochus IV Epiphanes’ death in Persia, the throne passed to the boy-king Antiochus V Eupator and his standing regent Lysias in 164. Between the Maccabean Revolt, would-be usurpers, and arrog…
tinyurl.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
*New Episode*
111: The Seleucid Empire - The Elephant in the (Throne) Room
The boy-king Antiochus V Eupator and minister Lysias take control in 164, but troubles in Judea and from Roman emissaries leads Prince Demetrius to escape from Italy and reclaim his birthright in Syria
tinyurl.com/2avyn2pz
111: The Seleucid Empire - The Elephant in the (Throne) Room
The boy-king Antiochus V Eupator and minister Lysias take control in 164, but troubles in Judea and from Roman emissaries leads Prince Demetrius to escape from Italy and reclaim his birthright in Syria
tinyurl.com/2avyn2pz
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Now reading: “The Seleukid Empire, 281-222 BC: War Within the Family” - Kyle Erickson (ed)
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
October 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Now reading: “The Seleukid Empire, 281-222 BC: War Within the Family” - Kyle Erickson (ed)
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
Now reading: “The Seleukid Empire, 281-222 BC: War Within the Family” - Kyle Erickson (ed)
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
October 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Now reading: “The Seleukid Empire, 281-222 BC: War Within the Family” - Kyle Erickson (ed)
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
Multiple essays on the early-to-middle period of the Seleucid Empire. An old reliable for the show’s history, but this is the first time I was able to get a physical copy and read from cover to cover.
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A marble bust identified as that of Antiochus V Eupator. Put on the throne of the Seleucid Empire at only 10 years old, his reign would be brief (164-162 BC), and most known depictions unsuccessfully tried their best to “age” the boy-king.
📸 Istanbul Airport Museum, originally Hatay (9/2023)
📸 Istanbul Airport Museum, originally Hatay (9/2023)
October 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A marble bust identified as that of Antiochus V Eupator. Put on the throne of the Seleucid Empire at only 10 years old, his reign would be brief (164-162 BC), and most known depictions unsuccessfully tried their best to “age” the boy-king.
📸 Istanbul Airport Museum, originally Hatay (9/2023)
📸 Istanbul Airport Museum, originally Hatay (9/2023)