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
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Hellenistic Women III: Berenice I of Egypt
To conclude our weeklong celebration of the women from Greek Antiquity, we are looking at another important queen from the… Continue reading Hellenistic Women III: Berenice I of Egypt
Hellenistic Women II: Nossis
As you may have noticed, this week is all about women of Greek Antiquity! On the Instagram, Facebook and Twitter,… Continue reading Hellenistic Women II: Nossis
Hellenistic Women I: Apama, the first Queen of the Seleucid Empire
During a critical moment in the conquests of Alexander the Great, he issued a surprising order: Alexander announced to his… Continue reading Hellenistic Women I: Apama, the first Queen of the Seleucid Empire
An introduction to the Seleucids II: The (Re)birth of an Empire
This is the second part of the introduction into the seleucid empire, click here to read the first part. This… Continue reading An introduction to the Seleucids II: The (Re)birth of an Empire
Hellenistic People II: Philopoemen of Megalopolis
The second figure I want to shine a light upon in the series on notable figures of the Hellenistic Period:… Continue reading Hellenistic People II: Philopoemen of Megalopolis
Hellenistic People I: Polybius of Megalopolis
One of the most prolific historians of the Hellenistic Age was without a doubt Polybius of Megalopolis. His Histories not only… Continue reading Hellenistic People I: Polybius of Megalopolis