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
Category: numismatics
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
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
Greek Kings and Indian Emperors: Diplomacy between the Hellenistic Kingdoms and Mauryan India
To writers like Herodotus and Ctesias, India was on the periphery of the Greek understanding of the inhabited world, drifting… Continue reading Greek Kings and Indian Emperors: Diplomacy between the Hellenistic Kingdoms and Mauryan India
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
What’s in a name: Bucephalus, Alexander’s Horse
When you mention the Hellenistic period, people immediately think of Alexander the Great. This is no surprise as his military… Continue reading What’s in a name: Bucephalus, Alexander’s Horse
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
Numismatics: Lysimachos’ tetradrachm
This week’s coin of the week is a rather special one as it shows a portrait of Alexander the Great… Continue reading Numismatics: Lysimachos’ tetradrachm