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171: Syria Five

Season 2 Episode 171

Following his return from Mesopotamia and Arabia, Antiochus the Great was poised to begin a Fifth Syrian War with the goal of conquering Koile Syria.…

17 hours ago

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170: Hellenistic Mesopotamia

Season 2 Episode 170

We've had the opportunity to tour the Seleucid Empire under Antiochus the Great as he conquered his way from Syria to the Hindu Kush, and now it's ti…

1 week, 5 days ago

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169: A New Alexander

Season 2 Episode 170

Following his victory over the Parthian Kingdom, Antiochus III marched against the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and beyond, tracing the path of Alexander t…

1 month ago

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168: Xerxes, Arsakes, and Beyond

Season 2 Episode 168

After defeating Achaeus, Antiochus III was quick to continue his reconquest of former Seleucid territory, or at least what he claimed was former Sele…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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167: King Achaeus

Season 2 Episode 167

After the catastrophic Battle of Raphia, Antiochus III turned north and went to face the rebel royal Achaios and retake Anatolia in the aftermath of …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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166: Meet the Egyptians

Season 2 Episode 166

Following the Fourth Syrian War, Ptolemy IV Philopator went back to Egypt to enjoy his victory and leave administration to his advisers, at least unt…

3 months ago

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165: Syrian War

Season 2 Episode 165

After defeating Molon and Alexander in the Upper Satrapies, Antiochus III arranged or accepted the assassination of Hermeias before resuming the Four…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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164: Frataraka

Season 2 Episode 164

Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it's time to talk about Hellenistic Persia. The province of Persis was home to a unique set of governors c…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Thoughts on the 2026 Iran War - America: Secret Wars 023

Season 2

America: Secret Wars Season 2 kicks off with Trevor, Roberto, and Ben discussing current events in the 2026 Iran-Israel-US War. We talked a lot about…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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163: The Upper Satrapies

Season 2 Episode 163

Despite his Prime Minister's insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It's also time f…

5 months ago

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