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)
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 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 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
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
Numismatics and the legend of horned Bukephalos
In her last post, Michelle simon introduced us to Alexander’s horse bukephalos. One of the most famous horses of the… Continue reading Numismatics and the legend of horned Bukephalos
The Ptolemies
How many Ptolemies were there? Why was Cleopatra number seven? Where did the custom of brother‑sister marriage come from? This… Continue reading The Ptolemies
Numismatics: the silver coinage of the Achaean Koinon
Today’s coins are actually two coins posing as one. These silver hemidrachms were minted in two cities that were members… Continue reading Numismatics: the silver coinage of the Achaean Koinon