She was a lesser-known yet significant figure in the Hellenistic period as a member of the Aeacid dynasty, which ruled…
The Empire of Nicaea, ruled by Theodore I, defeated the Seljuk Turks of the Sultanate of Rum. After the Latin…
Campaspe is a figure from ancient Greece, best known for her connection to the Macedonian king Alexander the Great. She…
The legendary Macedonian conqueror shared an extraordinary bond with his faithful companion, Peritas, a massive Molossian hound. This ancient breed,…
Ptolemy I Soter was a Macedonian general and companion of Alexander the Great who rose to prominence as one of…
Tarsus, located in the Cilicia region of southern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), was an ancient city of great cultural and historical…
She was a significant figure in the Hellenistic period, known for her connections to two powerful rulers of the Seleucid…
The Aegean Sea island has a rich ancient history that is primarily defined by the Minoan civilisation, which flourished there…
The iconic Athenian owl, replicated from the ancient tetradrachm, has taken flight in the collecting world. Certain Greek one-euro coins…
In ancient Greece, the concept of "philosopher kings" was championed by Plato, who believed that rulers should be wise, virtuous,…
Imathia, in central Macedonia, Greece, offers a diverse travel experience, combining ancient history, stunning nature, and outdoor adventures.
A remarkable hoard of 160 ancient Greek coins dating back 2,000 years has been unearthed in Israel's Jordan Valley, shedding…
Centuries-old legends from the island of Rhodes whispered of a crucial contribution to the majestic Hagia Sophia: the very bricks…
After 15 centuries shrouded in mystery, a vast underground network beneath Hagia Sophia is being opened to the public. Explore…
He was a significant yet controversial figure in the turbulent history of ancient Macedon during the 4th century BCE. Ptolemy…
The tomb of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was confirmed in Aigai (modern Vergina), offering an…
Founded in 315 BCE by King Cassander of Macedon, Greece's second-largest city is also one of the most historical and…
Pyrrhus II ruled Epirus from 255 BCE to 237 BCE. As a monarch, he inherited a kingdom that had experienced…
In 1799, during Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, a routine construction project near the town of Rosetta (modern-day Rashid) uncovered a relic…
Pytheas of Massalia (c. 350 – 300 BCE) was an ancient Greek explorer and geographer best known for his remarkable…