This episode talks about the Syrian wars fought between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemaic empire, why were there so many wars and what where their causes? And do we actually know all the details or have we been getting it wrong for years? Welcome to the AIQ podcast, bringing the world of Ancient History to your ears. No matter if you are a leading academic, or have just found an interest in history, this podcast tries to discuss highly academic topics in a free and easy going way.

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Suggested further reading:

- The Seleukid Empire, 281–222 BC: War within the Family edited by Kyle Erickson (Modern scholarship)

- The Histories by Polybius (Ancient source)

Co-written By Alexander Goodman and Christopher Kearney  

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