When you think of Sparta, an image will most likely form of hoplites formed in line or on march. Men… Continue reading The Helots of Ancient Sparta?
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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 Dark Side of Alexander The Great
When Alexander died in 323 in Babylon, his myth immediately spread throughout the known world. For centuries, the Macedonian king… Continue reading The Dark Side of Alexander The Great
Myth and Polis II: Did the Greeks believe their own myths?
‘Did the Greeks believe their own myths?’ This question, which was central to Paul Veyne’s 1988 book of the same… Continue reading Myth and Polis II: Did the Greeks believe their own myths?
Myth and the polis: Greek diplomacy and the mythical past
Elke Close Mythological stories and figures influenced the daily life of the ancient Greeks in different ways. They were at… Continue reading Myth and the polis: Greek diplomacy and the mythical past
Hellenistic People I: Polybius of Megalopolis
One of the most prolific historians of the Hellenistic Age was without a doubt Polybius of Megalopolis. His Histories not only… Continue reading Hellenistic People I: Polybius of Megalopolis
Digital Tools for the Ancient World? Some suggestions
So you like the Ancient World? Good, then you are in the right place. Have you ever wondered how the… Continue reading Digital Tools for the Ancient World? Some suggestions