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.
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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 its sights on Asia- as well as watch Africanus be a very frustrating brother to deal with.
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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 against Polyxenides. Here's hoping it all goes to plan for the Seleucids and... oh.
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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 see a dramatic reversal of fortune- and a crushing defeat thanks to the mountain-climbing abilities of Marcus Porcius Cato.
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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 staring down implicit threats made against them, and a possible Parthian cameo.
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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 for the Second Punic War on the other. Seems like there's nothing for it but for Antiochus III to land in Greece.
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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 Thrace and Greece into spheres of influence does not work. While Cleopatra I and Ptolemy VI get married in the background, the Romans and Seleucids are beginning to think war is the only option...
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Antiochus III attempts to stamp his authority on Asia Minor and makes the first overtures towards Thrace, just as Antiochus II and Seleucus I once did. However, he doesn't bank on the city of Lampsacus appealing to a little known state called the Roman Republic for help. Join us this week for diplomatic rowing, a rumour about the death of Ptolemy V and Rome trying to flex its muscles.
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I sat down with the wonderful Dustin and Meredith from the Alexander Standard to discuss Seleucus I, the Seleucid dynasty and diverse other topics from the Hellenistic world. Expect tales of Seleucus I handing his wife off strategically, Ptolemy VIII chopping up family members and Scipio humiliating a pharaoh. Oh, and the collective decision that Antiochus VIII may have needed rhinoplasty.
The eldest son of Antiochus III has been in the driving seat ever since 210 BCE- or since the age of eleven. However, given that his epithet appears in the episode title, I wouldn't hang out the bunting for him just yet...
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Now that Antiochus III is a bit more secure on the throne, it's time to examine his family. We've had reason to introduce his eldest son Antiochus and his daughter Cleopatra, but what about the rest of the brood? Well, in examining the family and the facts about their lives, we need to wade through quite a bit of the fog of history- and discuss the beginning of cursed marriages within the dynasty.
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When Ptolemy IV of Egypt dies to be succeeded by an infant Ptolemy V, Antiochus III seizes his chance. It's time to walk all over Egypt- and establish a very famous name in the region while doing so...
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Alexander the Great once travelled east to India, tried to stamp his authority on the subcontinent and was forced home by the mutiny of his own men before planning to take over Arabia. Although that might be a subject for a During Alexander episode rather than After Alexander, we're going to see his spiritual successor Antiochus III follow in his footsteps and do surprisingly well...
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Antiochus III is gunning for the east. Xerxes of Armenia, Arsaces II of Parthia and even Euthydemus of Bactria are going to be on the receiving end of Seleucid wrath...
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Achaeus the Younger is gone! How? Well, it involves an attempted meddling by Egypt, a flagrant betrayal by a Cretan mercenary, and a stealthy spy mission in the night with a king disguised as a lowly warrior. What more could you ask for?
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Antiochus III has been waiting a long time for revenge on his independent-minded cousin Achaeus the Younger. Well, now's his chance. Join us today as we watch Antiochus sweep all before him on a vengeful path of destruction across Anatolia...
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In the calm before the storm, we examine what was going on in Anatolia. Achaeus the Younger has been a rising power since he's been free to romp round the peninsula, squaring off against Attalus I of Pergamon and whoever else he comes across.
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The Fourth Syrian War is here! I know, it kind of felt like we stumbled into it for me as well. Join us as we see Antiochus III tear through Hollow Syria like a knife through butter, and we witness the only time Indian elephants fought African elephants at Raphia...
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Antiochus III strikes into Hollow Syria... eventually. He's got an old wrong to put right first.
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With Molon dealt with, Antiochus III now turns his attention towards Lesser Media and the east. Hermias, the scheming minister, is fine with this decision given that there's an heir been born and the possibility of a regency should anything happen to the king. However, Antiochus has his own ideas- as does prince Achaeus over in Anatolia...
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