159: The Lovers of Wisdom

Socrates and his students as depicted in by al-Mubashshir, c. 13th Century CE, via Wikimedia

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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153: Blood Relations

Antiochus II’s probable tomb, the Belevi Mausoleum via Wikimedia

It’s time to wind down Antiochus II Theos and talk about his extended royal family, from his various siblings spread out across the Hellenistic world to the powerful cousins entrenched in Anatolia. Then we’ll wrap up with his two wives, Laodike and Berenike, and their three sons, Seleucus, Antiochus, and Antiochus.
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151: 2 Syria 2 War

Coin depicting Antiochos II Theos via Wikimedia

Trevor’s WiFi is back, and so is the History of Persia. Although he started in a relatively strong position, the new Seleucid king Antiochus II’s reign was immediately derailed by the Second Syrian War. Rebellions, invasions, and alliances ensue.
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149: Theogonies

“Phanes” by Francisco Salviati, 16th Century

The Ancient Greeks had many ideas about the origins of the universe and humanity over the centuries. The best known is probably Hesiod’s Theogony, but the Orphics developed many of their own versions of the story. Today, we explore some of those competing ideas about the dawn of Time.
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146: Dating in the Family

The Xian Stele, Chinese with a Syriac translation date Year of the Greeks 1092, over 1000 years into the Seleucid Era via Wikimedia

Like any good king, Antiochus I Soter had a royal family, and as his reign comes to an end, it’s time to talk about them, from his brother in Anatolia to troublesome sons and wide ranging in-laws. He’s in his Seleucid Era.
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