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Campaspe, a lover of Alexander the Great during his campaign in Asia

Campaspe is a figure from ancient Greece, best known for her connection to the Macedonian king Alexander the Great. She…

15 January 2025

Peritas, the faithful dog Alexander the Great shared an extraordinary bond with

The legendary Macedonian conqueror shared an extraordinary bond with his faithful companion, Peritas, a massive Molossian hound. This ancient breed,…

14 January 2025

Ptolemy I Soter, founder of the Great Library of Alexandria

Ptolemy I Soter was a Macedonian general and companion of Alexander the Great who rose to prominence as one of…

11 January 2025

Tarsus, an ancient city of great cultural and historical significance

Tarsus, located in the Cilicia region of southern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), was an ancient city of great cultural and historical…

11 January 2025

Stratonice of Syria, a significant figure in the Hellenistic period

She was a significant figure in the Hellenistic period, known for her connections to two powerful rulers of the Seleucid…

9 January 2025

Santorini, rich ancient history primarily defined by the Minoan civilisation

The Aegean Sea island has a rich ancient history that is primarily defined by the Minoan civilisation, which flourished there…

9 January 2025

Archimedes, the Sicilian-born Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer

Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer born in 287 BCE in the city of Syracuse, on…

8 January 2025

Philosopher Kings: The Ancient Greek Ideal of Wise Rulers

In ancient Greece, the concept of "philosopher kings" was championed by Plato, who believed that rulers should be wise, virtuous,…

8 January 2025

Ptolemy of Aloros, leadership marred by widespread dissatisfaction among the leading Ancient Macedonian families

He was a significant yet controversial figure in the turbulent history of ancient Macedon during the 4th century BCE. Ptolemy…

4 January 2025

King Philip II's Tomb in Aigai: A Royal Discovery

The tomb of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was confirmed in Aigai (modern Vergina), offering an…

4 January 2025

The Rosetta Stone: A Soldier’s Discovery That Unlocked Ancient Egypt

In 1799, during Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, a routine construction project near the town of Rosetta (modern-day Rashid) uncovered a relic…

1 January 2025

The journey of Pytheas of Massalia

Pytheas of Massalia (c. 350 – 300 BCE) was an ancient Greek explorer and geographer best known for his remarkable…

31 December 2024

Alexander II (c. 297–255 BCE), son of Pyrrhus of Epirus

Alexander II of Epirus (c. 297–255 BCE) was a Hellenistic king from the Aeacid dynasty, succeeding his father, Pyrrhus of…

29 December 2024

Lysimachus, a prominent military leader in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death

Lysimachus was a prominent military leader in the aftermath of Alexander the Great's death, one of his most trusted generals…

28 December 2024

Defending Roman Crimea

The Roman frontier in Crimea is one of the more obscure regions in the history of the Roman Empire, yet…

28 December 2024

Herodotus: How The Wandering Historian Invented The Past

In the 5th century BC, a curious Greek named Herodotus embarked on a journey that would change the way we…

27 December 2024

Cyprus: Early Greek colonisation and Mycenaean Influence

Mycenaean presence in Cyprus marks a significant chapter in the island’s history, particularly during the Late Bronze Age (1400–1100 BC).…

27 December 2024

Lanassa, princess of Syracuse and later a queen with influential connections

Lanassa, born around 320 BCE, was a prominent figure in Hellenistic history. She was known as a princess of Syracuse…

24 December 2024

Greek Parent Cities And Their Colonies

Greek colonies, established during the periods of colonisation between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE, were extensions of the Greek…

22 December 2024

Queen Cleopatra's only known handwriting is a Greek word

The only known written signature of Queen Cleopatra is found on an ancient papyrus, where the Greek word "γινεσθοι" appears,…

22 December 2024

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