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
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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)
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
Hellenistic cities IV: Pergamon
Today we continue with a new part of our series on Hellenistic cities: Pergamon. This was an ancient city located… Continue reading Hellenistic cities IV: Pergamon
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
Hellenistic People III: Lydiades of Megalopolis
On this website you can find all sorts of articles about the Ancient Greek world. But the main goal of… Continue reading Hellenistic People III: Lydiades of Megalopolis
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 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