probably made up.
But there are a few podcast links there for you to follow the story. (No, I haven't gotten around to listen to them yet). You can find them here at the Ancient World podcast
But what is past is prologue:
I’m still fully committed to finishing the story of the meteoric rise and fall of the Palmyrene Empire, and the series will still conclude with the ultimate fate of Zenobia. In a broader sense it’s also the story of a particular time and place: the Syria of the late third century, precariously balanced between a distant Rome, an aggressive Persia, and the rising power of Palmyra. At the same time it’s the story of Emesa - modern Homs in Syria - the Jerusalem of the Sun God and cradle of the Severan Dynasty. Even after Samsigeramus’ death the city will remain a historical nexus, and witness the murder of a King, the defeat of an Empire, and the first declaration of monotheism by a sitting Roman Emperor.
Palmyra was in the news last year when ISIS tried to destroy some of the ruins.
and there is still fighting in the area of Homs...
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