The conquests of Alexander the Great should be understated. From 336 to 323 BCE, Alexander would usher in a new… Continue reading Architects of the Hellenistic Age Part I: The Legacy of Alexander’s Companions
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Hellenistic people IV: Nabis of Sparta
On the blog, you’ll find a treasure trove of articles exploring various aspects of the Hellenistic era. This is part… Continue reading Hellenistic people IV: Nabis of Sparta
That time Greeks invaded Africa: Carthage’s struggle against Agathocles (311 – 306 BC)
In June 310 BC, a fleet under the command of Agathocles, the tyrant of Syracuse, set sail to Africa, in… Continue reading That time Greeks invaded Africa: Carthage’s struggle against Agathocles (311 – 306 BC)
The Helots of Ancient Sparta?
When you think of Sparta, an image will most likely form of hoplites formed in line or on march. Men… Continue reading The Helots of Ancient Sparta?
Federal States: The Rise and Fall of the Arkadian Koinon
Today, federal states are a popular form of government throughout the world. Some examples include the European Union or countries… Continue reading Federal States: The Rise and Fall of the Arkadian Koinon
Hellenistic Babylon and Seleucid Imperial Ideology
The academic year has started again, so it is time for another guest post. This time Derek from the Hellenistic… Continue reading Hellenistic Babylon and Seleucid Imperial Ideology
The Nike of Samothrace
Hellenistic sculptures is perhaps the most famous of the sculptures of the Hellenistic period. Now found at the Louvre, it… Continue reading The Nike of Samothrace
Dionysos: the controversial Athenian Deity
Today’s article by guest blogger Alexis Prescott is all about one of the most interesting of the Greek gods: Dionysos.… Continue reading Dionysos: the controversial Athenian Deity
Hellenistic cities IV: Pergamon
Today we continue with a new part of our series on Hellenistic cities: Pergamon. This was an ancient city located… Continue reading Hellenistic cities IV: Pergamon
The Greek Anthology of Hellenistic Poetry
Have you ever wondered how we still have poems or histories or stories written thousands of years ago? Were there… Continue reading The Greek Anthology of Hellenistic Poetry