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036: Hellenistic Cities - Colonization, Urbanization, & Hellenization
From Alexandria to Ai-Khanoum, the Hellenistic period would give rise to some of the most impressive cities in the world as the royal dynasties sough…
6 years, 9 months ago
035: Ptolemaic Egypt - War & Peace in the 'Birdcage of the Muses'
The reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (282-246 B.C.) would be the height of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, and his capital of Alexandria would become one of t…
6 years, 10 months ago
034: Ptolemaic Egypt - The (Incestuous) Lion's Brood
With the death of Ptolemy I Soter, the Hellenistic World would be subject to a collection of his formidable children: Ptolemy II Philadelphos, Arsino…
6 years, 10 months ago
033: Ptolemaic Egypt - Ptolemy I: Son of Lagus, Son of Ra
Ptolemy I Soter, a former commander of Alexander the Great turned King and Pharaoh of Egypt, was perhaps the craftiest out of all of Alexander’s Succ…
6 years, 11 months ago
032: The Mauryan Empire of India
Led by rulers such as Chandragupta and Ashoka the Great, the Mauryan Empire would be the largest empire ancient India had yet seen. Stretching across…
6 years, 11 months ago
031: The Age of Giants - Elephants in the Hellenistic Age
The elephant, introduced to the Greco-Macedonians by way of Alexander's conquests, would prove to be one of the most iconic elements of the Hellenist…
7 years ago
030: The Seleucid Empire - Antiochus I, Last King of the Universe
With the death of Seleucus I, Antiochus I Soter assumes control of the gargantuan empire. A Celtic invasion, the First Syrian War and a passionate fo…
7 years ago
029: The Seleucid Empire - Seleucus I & the Foundation of the Empire
The founder of the Seleucid Empire, Seleucus I Nicator, had an extraordinary career. From a minor player in Alexander's campaigns to king of the larg…
7 years, 1 month ago
028: Hellenistic Women - Queens & Royal Women
From the background of the royal household to the forefront of the political life of the kingdom, queens like Cleopatra Philopator, Arsinoe II and Cl…
7 years, 2 months ago
Interview: On Hellenistic & Roman Rhodes w/ Dr. Thomas Coward
Dr. Thomas Coward joins us to discuss the island city-state of Rhodes, which achieved a high level of power and prestige during the Hellenistic and R…
7 years, 2 months ago