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About me
Hi, I’m Elke — a Classicist, teacher, and the voice behind Hellenistic History. I’ve always been drawn to the everyday lives, big ideas, and small details that shaped the ancient world.
What began as an academic path soon turned into something more: a way to connect people to the past in a way that’s engaging, approachable, and sometimes just plain fun.
I created Hellenistic History as a space to share that passion. Here you’ll find essays, teaching tools, and deep dives into the cultures, myths, and people of the ancient Mediterranean. Whether I’m writing a Substack post, crafting a classroom resource, or nerding out over obscure inscriptions, I want to help others see the ancient world not as something distant, but as something vivid and alive.
If you’re curious about the Hellenistic period, looking for inspiration for your own teaching, or just love ancient history as much as I do — welcome. You’re in the right place.
Explore Our Blog
The Secret Lives of Ancient Plaster Casts
THe Secret Lives of Ancient Plaster Casts By Abbey L. R. Ellis “Yeah, I did take a[…]
MONSTERS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY
MONSTERS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY by Tyler Miles Lockett Gods, heroes, monsters: Greek myth never really does subtle.[…]
Arsinoe II Philadelphos: Queen of Thrace and Macedonia, Pharaoh of Egypt, and Goddess
by Deniz Aydiner In the ancient world, women’s status was generally equivalent to slaves. Despite changes across[…]
Get in touch!
Have a question, collaboration idea, or just want to nerd out about inscriptions? I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me via the following options: