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

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

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