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
Category: Alexander the Great
The Sogdian Revolt against Alexander the Great
As we near the end of the year, we continue our deep dive on different aspects of Alexander the Great’s… Continue reading The Sogdian Revolt against Alexander the Great
The Dark Side of Alexander The Great
When Alexander died in 323 in Babylon, his myth immediately spread throughout the known world. For centuries, the Macedonian king… Continue reading The Dark Side of Alexander The Great
Hellenic vs. Hellenistic: a very big difference!
A few weeks ago, I came across this BBC article which was talking about how the art and architecture of… Continue reading Hellenic vs. Hellenistic: a very big difference!
Myth and Polis XI: Hellenistic kings and kinship myth
We have now reached the eleventh part of the series on the use of mythological kinship in Greek diplomatic interaction.… Continue reading Myth and Polis XI: Hellenistic kings and kinship myth
Hellenistic cities III: Hybrid Worship in Alexandria
This is third part of our series on Hellenistic cities where we explore some very famous poleis such as Alexandria… Continue reading Hellenistic cities III: Hybrid Worship in Alexandria
Myth and polis VIII: Alexander’s use of myth during his campaigns
We have already reached the eighth part of this series. In the last two contributions, I have paid extensive attention… Continue reading Myth and polis VIII: Alexander’s use of myth during his campaigns
Myth and Polis VII: Mythology and the depiction of Alexander the Great
When I visit one of the great archaeological museums of Europe, I always look for two things: how many busts… Continue reading Myth and Polis VII: Mythology and the depiction of Alexander the Great
Hellenistic Cities I: the Settling of Alexandria
In this new series, we will be exploring the cities of the Hellenistic world. Each time we will explore a… Continue reading Hellenistic Cities I: the Settling of Alexandria
Myth and Polis VI: Alexander the Great
Whichever way you look at it, when you talk about the Hellenistic world, most people immediately think of Alexander the… Continue reading Myth and Polis VI: Alexander the Great