163: The Upper Satrapies
From History of Persia by Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
April 15, 2026 · 41 min · Season 2 · Episode 163
About this episode
The episode discusses Antiochus III's decision to confront the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE and explores his travels across the empire.
Despite his Prime Minister's insistence against it, Antiochus III resolved to march east and face the rebel satrap Molon in 220 BCE. It's also time for a new Grand Tour of the Empire as we follow Antiochus on his travels. 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
- Antiochus III
- satrapies
- rebellion
- ancient Persia
- empire
- historical travel
Keywords
- Antiochus III
- Molon
- satrapies
- rebellion
- Persian Empire
- history
- 220 BCE
Sponsors
Rosetta Stone
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: HoPful Media
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