158: A Flawed Inheritance
From History of Persia by Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
December 10, 2025 · 29 min · Season 2 · Episode 158
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by Seleucus II and the dynamics of the Seleucid family amidst ongoing conflicts.
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. IntelligentSpeechOnline.com – Intelligent Speech Online 2026 Tickets available now! Visit https://HoPfulMedia.com.co to support this show! Support | BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Trevor Culley
Topics covered
- Seleucid Empire
- family drama
- Parthians
- war preparation
- royal succession
Keywords
- Seleucus II
- Parthians
- Seleucid family
- war
- royalty
Sponsors
Rosetta Stone
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HoPful Media, Intelligent Speech Online
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