165: Syrian War
From History of Persia by Trevor Culley and HoPful Media
May 27, 2026 · 34 min · Season 2 · Episode 165
About this episode
The episode discusses the events leading up to the Fourth Syrian War and the rise of the Seleucids.
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 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
- Syrian War
- Seleucid Empire
- Ancient Warfare
- Egypt
- Historical Battles
Keywords
- Antiochus III
- Hermeias
- Fourth Syrian War
- Battle of Raphia
- Seleucids
Sponsors
HoPful Media
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Egypt
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