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
Category: hellenistic period
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)
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
The Nike of Samothrace
Hellenistic sculptures is perhaps the most famous of the sculptures of the Hellenistic period. Now found at the Louvre, it… Continue reading The Nike of Samothrace
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
The Greek Anthology of Hellenistic Poetry
Have you ever wondered how we still have poems or histories or stories written thousands of years ago? Were there… Continue reading The Greek Anthology of Hellenistic Poetry
The Greek Rajas of Ancient India
Very few people know that approximately 40 years after the death of the famous Cleopatra, a date generally considered to… Continue reading The Greek Rajas of Ancient India