About this episode

The episode discusses the Seleucid Empire under Antiochus the Great and explores the historical significance of Babylonia and Assyria.

We've had the opportunity to tour the Seleucid Empire under Antiochus the Great as he conquered his way from Syria to the Hindu Kush, and now it's time to discuss both the longstanding imperial core of Babylonia, and their long neglected neighbors in Assyria. 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
• Antiochus the Great
• Babylonia
• Assyria
• Imperial history
• Conquest
• Cultural interactions

Keywords

• Seleucid Empire
• Antiochus the Great
• Babylonia
• Assyria
• history
• conquest
• cultural interactions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HoPful Media

Places: Seleucid Empire, Syria, Hindu Kush, Babylonia, Assyria

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