A podcast dedicated to the history of Persia, and the great empires that ruled there beginning with the Achaemenid Empire of Cyrus the Great and the foundation of an imperial legacy that directly impacted ancient civilizations from Rome to China, and everywhere in between. Join me as we explore the cultures, militaries, religions, successes, and failures of some of the greatest empires of the ancient world.

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After expanding to dominate most of the central Italian Peninsula, Rome was quick to take advantage of political crises to the south to expand their influence. From Pyrrhus&#39; invasion on behalf of Tarentum to the final defeat of Hannibal in the Second Punic War, we bring Rome up to speed with the Seleucid narrative. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support</a> | <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a> | <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

After expanding to dominate most of the central Italian Peninsula, Rome was quick to take advantage of political crises to the south to expand their influence. From Pyrrhus&#39; invasion on behalf of Tarentum to the final defeat of Hannibal in the Second Punic War, we bring Rome up to speed with the Seleucid narrative.

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173: Senatus Populusque Romanus (Rome Check 2)

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The Roman Republic has finally arrived in our narrative after negotiating with Antiochus the Great on behalf of Ptolemy V. Today we begin our introduction to Rome from their earliest origins to their rise as the masters of central Italy in the 3rd Century BCE.Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Roman Republic has finally arrived in our narrative after negotiating with Antiochus the Great on behalf of Ptolemy V. Today we begin our introduction to Rome from their earliest origins to their rise as the masters of central Italy in the 3rd Century BCE.

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172: Meet the Romans (Rome Check 1)

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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. To prepare for this, he would settle Anatolia, fully annex Armenia, and forge a secret alliance with Philip V of Macedon. Then it was time to plunge the eastern Mediterranean back into a storm of conflict that would ultimately bring a new power into the Hellenistic World. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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. To prepare for this, he would settle Anatolia, fully annex Armenia, and forge a secret alliance with Philip V of Macedon. Then it was time to plunge the eastern Mediterranean back into a storm of conflict that would ultimately bring a new power into the Hellenistic World.


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171: Syria Five

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We&#39;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&#39;s time to discuss both the longstanding imperial core of Babylonia, and their long neglected neighbors in Assyria. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

We&#39;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&#39;s time to discuss both the longstanding imperial core of Babylonia, and their long neglected neighbors in Assyria.


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170: Hellenistic Mesopotamia

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Following his victory over the Parthian Kingdom, Antiochus III marched against the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and beyond, tracing the path of Alexander the Great and beyond. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

169: A New Alexander

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After defeating Achaeus, Antiochus III was quick to continue his reconquest of former Seleucid territory, or at least what he claimed was former Seleucid territory with a siege of Arsomasata and King Xerxes of Sophene. From there, the Seleucid army marched east to confront Arsakes II, the separatist king of Parthia.Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

After defeating Achaeus, Antiochus III was quick to continue his reconquest of former Seleucid territory, or at least what he claimed was former Seleucid territory with a siege of Arsomasata and King Xerxes of Sophene. From there, the Seleucid army marched east to confront Arsakes II, the separatist king of Parthia.

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168: Xerxes, Arsakes, and Beyond

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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 many surprising alliances. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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 many surprising alliances.



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167: King Achaeus

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Following the Fourth Syrian War, Ptolemy IV Philopator went back to Egypt to enjoy his victory and leave administration to his advisers, at least until native Egyptian revolts brought Egypt&#39;s royal party to a screeching halt. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Following the Fourth Syrian War, Ptolemy IV Philopator went back to Egypt to enjoy his victory and leave administration to his advisers, at least until native Egyptian revolts brought Egypt&#39;s royal party to a screeching halt.

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166: Meet the Egyptians

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After defeating Molon and Alexander in the Upper Satrapies, Antiochus III arranged or accepted the assassination of Hermeias before resuming the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt. The Seleucids rise to new heights as they approach the Battle of Raphia. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

After defeating Molon and Alexander in the Upper Satrapies, Antiochus III arranged or accepted the assassination of Hermeias before resuming the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt. The Seleucids rise to new heights as they approach the Battle of Raphia.

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165: Syrian War

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Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it&#39;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.A New Frataraka Chronology by David Engels - <a href="https://www.academia.edu/6374300/A_New_Frataraka_Chronology_in_Latomus_72_2013_28_82" rel="nofollow">https://www.academia.edu/6374300/A_New_Frataraka_Chronology_in_Latomus_72_2013_28_82</a>Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Continuing the grand tour of western Iran, it&#39;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.

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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164: Frataraka

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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&#39;s place in history, and a relatively long tangent about Muppets to break up the darkness. The History of Saqartvelo Georgia <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia" rel="nofollow">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia</a>Tsar Power <a href="https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow">https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/</a>Quest for Power <a href="https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/" rel="nofollow">https://quest-for-power.captivate.fm/</a> Wittenberg to Westphalia <a href="https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/" rel="nofollow">https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/</a>Why Tho? A Personal Journey Through my Record Collection <a href="https://shows.acast.com/why-tho-podcast" rel="nofollow">https://shows.acast.com/why-tho-podcast</a> Step Back - the Iran war is SO much worse than you think - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovd33yfxoPk" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovd33yfxoPk</a> LiveUAMap - <a href="https://iran.liveuamap.com/" rel="nofollow">https://iran.liveuamap.com/</a> Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street - <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/street-gang-the-complete-history-of-sesame-street-michael-davis/c168ea5e423e65c9?ean=9780143116639&next=t" rel="nofollow">https://bookshop.org/p/books/street-gang-the-complete-history-of-sesame-street-michael-davis/c168ea5e423e65c9?ean=9780143116639&amp;next=t</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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&#39;s place in history, and a relatively long tangent about Muppets to break up the darkness.
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Thoughts on the 2026 Iran War - America: Secret Wars 023

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Despite his Prime Minister&#39;s insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It&#39;s also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Despite his Prime Minister&#39;s insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It&#39;s also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels.

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163: The Upper Satrapies

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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. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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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162: The Great Revolt

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Prepare for a return to the narrative with a quick round of catch up with the Seleucids&#39; neighbors: Egypt, Macedon, India, and surprisingly, Sparta one last time before the famed warriors of Ancient Greece fade into history. Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Prepare for a return to the narrative with a quick round of catch up with the Seleucids&#39; neighbors: Egypt, Macedon, India, and surprisingly, Sparta one last time before the famed warriors of Ancient Greece fade into history.

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161: Meet the Neighbors Speed Round

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Intelligent Speech Online 2026 is almost here, and if I haven&#39;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&#39;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. <a href="https://intelligentspeechonline.com" rel="nofollow">IntelligentSpeechOnline.com</a> – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now! Watch the video version of this presentation here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAFcxdySfI" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uAFcxdySfI</a> Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

IS 2025: Darius the Great Big Liar

Intelligent Speech Online 2026 is almost here, and if I haven&#39;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&#39;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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Intelligent Speech 2026!!!

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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.<a href="https://intelligentspeechonline.com" rel="nofollow">IntelligentSpeechOnline.com</a> – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now! The Gist of the Jashan Ceremony - <a href="https://www.avesta.org/antia/Gist_of_the_Jashan_R1.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.avesta.org/antia/Gist_of_the_Jashan_R1.pdf</a>The Atash Niyayesh - <a href="https://www.avesta.org/ka/niyayesh.htm#ny5" rel="nofollow">https://www.avesta.org/ka/niyayesh.htm#ny5</a> Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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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Holiday Special 2025 (Happy Sadeh!)

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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. <a href="https://intelligentspeechonline.com" rel="nofollow">IntelligentSpeechOnline.com</a> – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now! Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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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160: Philosophy and Medicine

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We&#39;re taking a break from the narrative for a brief introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy. From Thales to Epicurus, it&#39;s time. <a href="https://intelligentspeechonline.com" rel="nofollow">IntelligentSpeechOnline.com</a> – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now! The Hellenistic Age Podcast - <a href="https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/</a>History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps - <a href="https://historyofphilosophy.net/" rel="nofollow">https://historyofphilosophy.net/</a> Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

We&#39;re taking a break from the narrative for a brief introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy. From Thales to Epicurus, it&#39;s time.


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159: The Lovers of Wisdom

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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&#39;ll cover the Seleucid extended family, the death of Seleucus Callinichus, and the reign of Seleucus III Ceranaus. <a href="https://intelligentspeechonline.com" rel="nofollow">IntelligentSpeechOnline.com</a> – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now! Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show! <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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&#39;ll cover the Seleucid extended family, the death of Seleucus Callinichus, and the reign of Seleucus III Ceranaus.

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158: A Flawed Inheritance

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During the Third Syrian War, Seleucus II Callinicus discovered treachery. His younger brother, Antiochus Hierax and their royal relatives in Anatolia attempted to usurp the throne. Seleucus was forced to make a hasty peace with Ptolemy III and return to the north to face his brother in open civil war. <a href="https://intelligentspeechonline.com" rel="nofollow">IntelligentSpeechOnline.com</a> – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now!Visit <a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">https://HoPfulMedia.com.co</a> to support this show!<a href="https://hopfulmedia.com.co/" rel="nofollow">Support </a>| <a href="http://historyofpersia.bsky.social/" rel="nofollow">BlueSky</a><a href="https://twitter.com/HistoryOfPersia" rel="nofollow"> </a>| <a href="https://facebook.com/HistoryOfPersiaPodcast" rel="nofollow">Facebook </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historyofpersiapodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code PERSIA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

During the Third Syrian War, Seleucus II Callinicus discovered treachery. His younger brother, Antiochus Hierax and their royal relatives in Anatolia attempted to usurp the throne. Seleucus was forced to make a hasty peace with Ptolemy III and return to the north to face his brother in open civil war.


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157: The Seleucid Civil War

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