Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Antiochus IV Epiphanes (c. 215 BC–164 BC) ruled the Seleucid Empire from around 175 BC to 164 BC. His reign was marked by significant events, including his attempted conquest of...
Category: Seleucid Empire
Laodice IV
Laodice IV (fl. 3rd–2nd century BC) was a prominent figure in the Seleucid Empire, renowned for her roles as a Greek princess, chief priestess, and queen. Her influence spanned decades...
Seleucus I Nicator: Founder of the Seleucid Empire
Seleucus I Nicator was a prominent Macedonian Greek general. Born around 358 BCE, he became one of Alexander the Great‘s trusted officers. After Alexander’s death, Seleucus founded the Seleucid Empire....
The Maccabean Revolt
The Maccabean Revolt was a pivotal uprising in Jewish history, unfolding between 167 BCE and 160 BCE. It marked a defiant stand by the Jewish people against the oppressive policies...
What was the Seleucid Empire? – Origin Story, Rise, Notable Accomplishments, and Fall
The death of one of history’s most famous conquerors, Alexander the Great, in 323 BC unleashed a bitter power struggle among his generals and successors (i.e. the Diadochi). It was...
