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 called Frataraka under Seleucid rule who introduced new and exciting trends to the Persian homeland while the Seleucids ran the show.
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A New Frataraka Chronology by David Engels – https://www.academia.edu/6374300/A_New_Frataraka_Chronology_in_Latomus_72_2013_28_82
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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 the foreseeable consequences of the conflict, it’s place in history, and a relatively long tangent about Muppets to break up the darkness.
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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 for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels.
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The Seleucid narrative is back, and Antiochus III is the new king. Fresh off the death of his father and brother, the young Antiochus found himself pulled in three different directions by his nobles as rebellions, wars, and scheming advisers took their toll on the Empire.
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Prepare for a return to the narrative with a quick round of catch up with the Seleucids’ neighbors: Egypt, Macedon, India, and surprisingly, Sparta one last time before the famed warriors of Ancient Greece fade into history.
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Intelligent Speech Online 2026 is almost here, and if I haven’t yet sold you on attending the conference on February 28, 2026 (starting at 9am US Eastern Time), you might be interested in my presentation from last year’s event.
When he seized the Persian throne in 522 BCE, Darius the Great made a public declaration explaining his coup in the Bisotun Inscription. Details changed with each retelling, but that version of story is the only one that survived in ancient sources. Modern historians are pretty sure that it’s one of the most successful lies ever told.
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Slightly delayed by world events, but planned and written for December 2025, History of Persia marks the Iranian and Zoroastrian holiday of Sadeh, a feast and fire to stave off the dark winter nights and celebrate light and warmth.
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The Gist of the Jashan Ceremony – https://www.avesta.org/antia/Gist_of_the_Jashan_R1.pdf
The Atash Niyayesh – https://www.avesta.org/ka/niyayesh.htm#ny5
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Unfortunately for the study of Seleucid philosophy, the Seleucid kings were not major patrons of the lovers of wisdom as their Hellenistic neighbors were, and the works of the philosophers they did patronize have not survived. However, somewhat more can be said of Seleucid patronage of ancient medicine.
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We’re taking a break from the narrative for a brief introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy. From Thales to Epicurus, it’s time.
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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps – https://historyofphilosophy.net/
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After chasing his brother out of Asia, but still beaten by the Parthians, Seleucus II returned to Antioch to face the family drama royals are best known for and to prepare for another round of war. In a speed round family episode, we’ll cover the Seleucid extended family, the death of Seleucus Callinichus, and the reign of Seleucus III Ceranaus.
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