The last post in this series is from quite a while ago. About high time we change this and delve… Continue reading Hellenistic Cities III: Messene
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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
Myth and the Polis IX: Foundation Myths
Look at the buildings of an ancient Greek city and you cannot help but notice the references to Greek mythology… Continue reading Myth and the Polis IX: Foundation Myths
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
Clothing in Ancient Greece
This week it is time for something different! What did the Greeks wear? How did they make their clothes? What… Continue reading Clothing in Ancient Greece
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 II: Megalopolis: a short history
In part two of the Hellenistic Cities series, we are looking at the youngest polis of the Greek Mainland: the… Continue reading Hellenistic Cities II: Megalopolis: a short history
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