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

by Hellenistic Historyupdated on March 28, 2024March 26, 2024Leave a Comment

The conquests of Alexander the Great should be understated. From 336 to 323 BCE, Alexander would usher in a new era in world history. To aid him in this immense task were his “Companions”. These were Alexander’s closest friends and confidants. Some were childhood friends, others had fought with his father Philip II or gained …

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The Helots of Ancient Sparta?

by Hellenistic Historyupdated on November 10, 2023November 10, 2023Leave a Comment

When you think of Sparta, an image will most likely form of hoplites formed in line or on march. Men in gleaming armour, surly eyes and possibly the odd six pack. Spartan society attracted a lot of interest both in the time of the ancient Greeks and later, its mystique cultivated by a lack of …

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Federal States: The Rise and Fall of the Arkadian Koinon

by Hellenistic Historyupdated on October 23, 2023October 23, 2023Leave a Comment

Today, federal states are a popular form of government throughout the world. Some examples include the European Union or countries like Belgium, Canada, German and the United States. Within a federal state, different governments (federal and regional/local) interact with one another to ensure an optimal working of the federation. However, it is not always easy …

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Travels in Greece II: the Southeast of the Peloponnese

by Hellenistic Historyupdated on October 25, 2022October 17, 2022Leave a Comment

In the first part of this series, we have already been introduced to the northern part of the Peloponnese, the peninsula in the south of mainland Greece. Today we continue our journey along the mountains of Arcadia to the wild nature of the Mani region. Starting we do so in a region that is often …

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Economy and Politics I: The Economics of a Decentralized Society

by Hellenistic Historyupdated on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022Leave a Comment

The summer is almost at an end, and that means it is time for a new series! This time guest writer Alexandros Pardalis looks at the ways in which economy and politics interacted in Ancient Greece and how novel methods of economic organization helped the Ancient Greeks flourish. The importance of the Greek city states …

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Anyte: A Hellenistic Poet

by Hellenistic Historyupdated on January 24, 2023August 1, 2022Leave a Comment

During the Hellenistic period, which starts at the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE, Greek poetry flourished in new directions. It reflected on the natural, physical landscape in ways Greek poetry had not before. The rise of pastoral poetry – poems about the idealized shepherd reflecting on nature – can be attributed to …

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Hellenic vs. Hellenistic: a very big difference!

by Hellenistic Historyon July 6, 2022July 6, 2022Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, I came across this BBC article which was talking about how the art and architecture of the ancient Greeks is currently influencing many modern designs: from our interior to the jewelry we are wearing. More and more people are turning to the Greeks for help decorating their homes. While I fully …

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Travels in Greece I : the nothern Peloponnese

by Hellenistic Historyon June 3, 2022June 3, 2022Leave a Comment

I think that it must not come as a surprise, but I love Greece. I love the history of the country as well as the food, people and language. Having lived there for a few years, I have been able to travel extensively through several regions and visit the archaeological sites and musea. In this …

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Hellenistic Cities III: Messene

by Hellenistic Historyon May 28, 2022May 28, 2022Leave a Comment

The last post in this series is from quite a while ago. About high time we change this and delve into the short history of yet another Greek city during the Hellenistic period. This time we turn our eye to Messene. This city lies in the southern part of the Peloponnese in close proximity to …

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Myth and the Polis IX: Foundation Myths

by Hellenistic Historyon November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Leave a Comment

Look at the buildings of an ancient Greek city and you cannot help but notice the references to Greek mythology are everywhere. As well as specific buildings for the veneration of local heroes, such as the Erechtheion on the Acropolis, there were temples to the gods, such as the temple of Apollo in Corinth. And …