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S7E4 104- Seleucus IV 'the Hampered'
Poor old Seleucus IV. Quite a contrast from the jam-packed reign of Antiochus III. But did he start out from a worse position- or did he not have that certain je ne sais quoi? Let's unpack that in…
S7E3 103- Hitting a Brick Wall
We go flying through the years, all the way down to 175 BCE. Seleucus IV has to deal with financial troubles, his son being held hostage in Rome- and his own assassination. Really? That was fast. Oh…
S7E2 102- The Mediterranean Simmers
With Seleucus IV now in charge of the Seleucid empire, let's see how the rest of the Mediterranean world is getting on. In and around the first few years of Seleucus' reign, we see Philip V attempt…
S7E1 101- Not the Heir, But the Spare
Seleucus IV may be in charge of the empire as of 187 BCE, but he wasn't meant to rule. Instead, we've largely been focussed previously on his elder brother, Antiochus the Young King. So, today, let's…
S6E31 100- Antiochus III 'the Worthy'
The rule of Antiochus III is behind us, so let's examine the years from 223 to 187 BCE and remind ourselves of just how eventful these nearly four decades have been. We'll also give Antiochus III a…
Announcement- The Diadochina
I have become a father! My firstborn daughter is here and is of course wonderful. However, the fact of her existence means that there may be some disruption to the podcast schedule. Thank you for…
Looking Ahead 3- Athens Through the Ages
This is part of a triple collaboration with Biopedia and Autocrat. Autocrat are discussing the founding myth of Athens, while Biopedia explore the olive trees that feature so prominently in the…
S6E30 99- Things Fall Apart
Defeat at Magnesia sparks collapse throughout the Seleucid empire. Antiochus III leaves his son behind in Antioch as Seleucus IV and then heads out east- only to meet his end while trying to rob a…
S6E29 98- The Treaty of Apamea
With Antiochus III having sent delegates to Rome, it is up to the Senate to decide what to do with the defeated Seleucid kingdom. The results definitely please Eumenes II of a newly expanded…
S6E28 97- Anatolia Crumbles
With the Seleucid armies shattered after Magnesia, the cities of Anatolia begin to fall like dominoes. Antiochus III finds himself with no choice but to come to the negotiating table once again- to…
S6E27 96- The Battle of Magnesia
In 190 BCE, Antiochus III faces off against the Scipio brothers near the settlement of Magnesia-by-Sipylus. The resulting battle will be a disaster for the Seleucids- and see the king go running back…
S6E26 95- Countdown to Magnesia
With the Romans now in Anatolia, Antiochus III has only got so long to go before a major showdown. He tries his best to avoid it- mainly by attempting to bribe Scipio Africanus- but in the end, we…
S6E25 94- The Seleucids Lose the Seas
The Roman and Seleucid fleets face each other at Myonessus, and the war swings decisively in favour of the Romans. Not only that, but Antiochus III retreats from Europe and the Scipio brothers cross…
S6E24 93- Shenanigans at Sea
Polyxenides plays hide and seek with his Rhodian rival Pausistratus, and Antiochus III teams up with his son- now crown prince Seleucus- to attack the city of Pergamon.Sources for this episode:Bevan,…
S6E23 92- Scipio and Scipio
Thanks to the influence of his brother Africanus, Lucius Scipio manages to get the war theatre of Greece assigned to him. On today's episode, we get to see cities fall into Roman hands and Rome set…
S8E22 91- More Disaster at Corycum
Fresh off his defeat at Thermopylae, Antiochus III retreats back to Asia. However, the bad news isn't stopping just yet. Let's head to Corycum to witness a sea battle- Gaius Livius and Eumenes II…
S6E21 90- Disaster at Thermopylae
On the site where the 300 made their stand against the armies of Xerxes I, a battle is waiting for Antiochus III. He may have managed to stroll through Greece fairly easily in 192 BCE, but 191 will…
S8E20 89- The Calm Before the War
The Aetolian League welcomes Antiochus with open arms. However, the rest of Greece is not quite as willing. Tune in this week to hear Livy's tales about diplomatic shouting matches, Greek cities…
S6E19 88- The Bubble Bursts
Tensions continue to rise between the Roman Republic and Antiochus III. On both sides, others are pushing for war- Eumenes II wanting to expand his domain on the Roman side, Hannibal wanting revenge…
S6E18 87- Four Embassies and a Wedding
The Romans try to get Antiochus to recognise their hegemony over Europe, while allowing him dominance over Asia. However, Antiochus sees Thrace as his rightful birthright, and even a divide between…
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