Seleucids
Short biographies of the Seleucid monarchs who ruled the eastern part of the empire of Alexander the Great. A look at why the Seleucids fell.
Seleucids and the Seleucid Dynasty
After Alexander the Great died, his empire was divided up. The Seleucids controlled the Asian sector until 64 B.C. when Pompey annexed it for Rome.
Ancient Lebanon - The Seleucid Dynasty
Library of Congress article on ancient Lebanon. Originally part of the Seleucid Empire, Lebanon and Syria were added to the Roman Empire by Pompey.
Alexander the Great, the Seleucids, and the Parthians
After Alexander the Great's death, his empire was divided. One part went to his general Seleucus. Seleucus' share included Babylon.
Art Arena - Alexander the Great
The beginnings of the Seleucid Empire faced the challenges of a mosaic of independent satrapies and the menace of the nomadic Parthians.
Later Seleucids
Short biographies of the Seleucid monarchs and a look at why they fell.
The Seleucid dynasty
Information on the Seleucids, with maps and a list of kings.
The Roots of Historic Hanukkah
The popular Jewish holiday of Hanukkah actually has no biblical basis. Instead, it commemorates a Jewish revolt when a priestly family led followers to take back the Temple in Jerusalem.