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Troas of Epirus, daughter of King Aeacides of Epirus

She was a lesser-known yet significant figure in the Hellenistic period as a member of the Aeacid dynasty, which ruled…

16 January 2025

The Battle of Antiochia in 1211 - The Empire of Nicaea defeats the Seljuk Turks

The Empire of Nicaea, ruled by Theodore I, defeated the Seljuk Turks of the Sultanate of Rum. After the Latin…

16 January 2025

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

Greek Owl Euro Coins Soar in Value for Collectors

The iconic Athenian owl, replicated from the ancient tetradrachm, has taken flight in the collecting world. Certain Greek one-euro coins…

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

Imathia, Greece: A Region of History, Nature, and Adventure Awaits

Imathia, in central Macedonia, Greece, offers a diverse travel experience, combining ancient history, stunning nature, and outdoor adventures.

7 January 2025

Archaeologists Unearth Huge Trove of 2,000-Year-Old Greek Coins in Israel's Jordan Valley

A remarkable hoard of 160 ancient Greek coins dating back 2,000 years has been unearthed in Israel's Jordan Valley, shedding…

7 January 2025

Hagia Sophia's Rhodian Connection Confirmed by Science

Centuries-old legends from the island of Rhodes whispered of a crucial contribution to the majestic Hagia Sophia: the very bricks…

6 January 2025

Hagia Sophia's Hidden Depths Revealed After 15 Centuries

After 15 centuries shrouded in mystery, a vast underground network beneath Hagia Sophia is being opened to the public. Explore…

4 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

Thessaloniki: The Jewel of the Aegean

Founded in 315 BCE by King Cassander of Macedon, Greece's second-largest city is also one of the most historical and…

3 January 2025

Pyrrhus II, a ruler overshadowed by his famous grandfather

Pyrrhus II ruled Epirus from 255 BCE to 237 BCE. As a monarch, he inherited a kingdom that had experienced…

3 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

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