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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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
Hellenistic cities III: Hybrid Worship in Alexandria
This is third part of our series on Hellenistic cities where we explore some very famous poleis such as Alexandria… Continue reading Hellenistic cities III: Hybrid Worship in Alexandria
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