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Architects of the Hellenistic Age Part I: The Legacy of Alexander’s Companions

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

Myth and Polis XI: Hellenistic kings and kinship myth

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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

Plaque with Greek dedication to Isis, Serapis and Apollo by Komon for the benefit of Ptolemy IV and V The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889

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

Large head from a limestone female statue, possibly Berenice I. (c) British Museum

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