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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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
Travels in Greece II: the Southeast of the Peloponnese
In the first part of this series, we have already been introduced to the northern part of the Peloponnese, the… Continue reading Travels in Greece II: the Southeast of the Peloponnese
Economy and Politics I: The Economics of a Decentralized Society
The summer is almost at an end, and that means it is time for a new series! This time guest… Continue reading Economy and Politics I: The Economics of a Decentralized Society
Anyte: A Hellenistic Poet
During the Hellenistic period, which starts at the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE, Greek poetry flourished in… Continue reading Anyte: A Hellenistic Poet
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!
Travels in Greece I : the nothern Peloponnese
I think that it must not come as a surprise, but I love Greece. I love the history of the… Continue reading Travels in Greece I : the nothern Peloponnese
Hellenistic Cities III: Messene
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
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