HeyJaredAfter Alexander
This podcast explores what happened after Alexander the Great, with a specific focus on the story of the Seleucids- a dynasty which descended from one of Alexander's generals and came to rule an empire stretching from Anatolia to India.
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110- Circle Time (opens the original)
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Full disclosure: today's topic is one I've been looking forward to since I started the podcast back in 2020. Today, we witness Antiochus V shatter the peace with Egypt and resume the Sixth Syrian War, while Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII attempt to settle their differences. All while a Roman diplomat gives us a very cool moment that allows us to make a pun on a UK-based school tradition... Sources for this episode: TBA
109- The Sixth Syrian War (opens the original)
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Good things come in sixes- or do they? Well, at least not in the case of Syrian Wars between the Seleucids and the Ptolemies. Let's watch Egypt collapse after a series of one-two punches and get embroiled in a civil war between Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII. We will also see your friendly podcaster's pro-Seleucid bias shine through as he questions the decision-making of Antiochus. Sources for this episode: TBA
108- Looking Outwards (opens the original)
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You might be hoping that the Seleucid Empire will finally experience a bit of peace and quiet. But not a bit of it. Perseus of Macedon finally initiates that war with Rome we've been foreshadowing for a while now, and Egypt gets antsy over the fact that Hollow Syria doesn't belong to them at the minute. Before you know where you are, the Sixth Syrian War begins... Sources for this episode: TBA
Announcement- I've written a book! (opens the original)
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Vince here- I've written a historical fiction book set in Constantinople in 1081! Well, kind of. The first draft of the manuscript is complete at about 59,000 words across 34 chapters. I am planning to to do a reading of the prologue as it currently stands on this feed, and after that prepare the book for publication as an eBook. So, what I am here to ask you is- is this something you would be interested in? Please let me know at the show's email address. I would love to hear your feedback.
107- The Wannabe Roman and the Cursed Trifecta (opens the original)
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Antiochus V (otherwise called Antiochus IV) is officially sole king. Let's introduce his personality to the world- and explore the rather squeamish matter of his love life. Prepare for someone to get yet another husband... Sources for this episode: TBA
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