We've left Antiochus II behind, but that doesn't mean we can't explore the family tree in more detail in the meantime! This week, we head back down memory lane to remind ourselves about the existence of Achaeus the Elder, younger brother of our founder Seleucus I. Achaeus was the progenitor of a family who will become more prominent in our story in future decades, and as such deserve some attention. So, get ready for an episode with far too many people called Laodice...Sources for this episode:Bevan, E. R. (1902), The House of Seleucus (Vol. I). London: Edward Arthur.Grainger, J. D., (2014), The Rise of the Seleukid Empire (323- 223 BCE), Seleukos I to Seleukos III. Barnsley: Pen & Sword Books Ltd. (eBook) (Accessed 12/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Achaeus (son of Seleucus I Nicator) (online) (Accessed 15/01/2022).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Alexander (grandson of Seleucus I Nicator) (online) (Accessed 05/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Andromachus (son of Achaeus) (online) (Accessed 15/01/2022 and 05/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Antiochis (online) (Accessed 05/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Berenice Syra (online) (Accessed 25/05/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Laodice I (online) (Accessed 05/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Laodice II (online) (Accessed 05/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Seleucid dynasty (online) (Accessed 05/03/2023).Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Seleucid empire (online) (Accessed 05/03/2023).

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