Ancient Greece
Herodian and Elagabalus: Reassessing the Historical Record
The modern re-evaluation of Herodian’s treatment of Elagabalus encourages us to recognize that historical narratives are often products of their own time
Ancient Greece
Plutarch and the Megarian Decree
By integrating these perspectives, it becomes possible to construct a more nuanced understanding of the Megarian Decree
Ancient Greece
Polybius and the Universal Narrative of the Mediterranean
The complex and innovative methods employed by Polybius also serve as a tribute to the craft of literary composition.
Ancient Greece
Timaeus and Early Sicilian History
The survival of Timaean themes in later works highlights the enduring appeal of a narrative that fuses myth with history
Ancient Greece
Nearchus: Historian and Companion of Alexander the Great
In the vast tapestry of Alexander the Great’s conquests, one name stands out as both a dedicated subordinate and a self-promoting chronicler—Nearchus, the Cretan from Amphipolis. Renowned for his topographical and military research, Nearchus’s life was interwoven with the triumphs and trials of Alexander’s campaigns. The
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Gender in Ancient Greek Society
The same society that birthed democracy and celebrated intellectual achievement also institutionalized gender inequality and social stratification.
Ancient Greece
Aristotle’s Athenaion Politeia on the Rise of the Thirty Tyrants
Even after the oligarchic collapse, the notion of returning to a “pure,” original constitution remained powerful in Athenian political discourse.
Ancient Greece
Athens - Sparta War through Thebes' Liberation
The liberation of Thebes from its Spartan-backed oligarchs was itself a potent symbol of anti-Spartan resurgence
Ancient Greece
Did Thucydides Accurately Report the Mytilene Debate?
Thucydides’ Mytilene debate underscores his broader reliability rather than undermines it.
Ancient Greece
The Peloponnesian War: Pericles's Strategy Approved
Thucydides’ admiration of Pericles rests on the historian’s understanding of Spartan limitations and the city’s internal divisions.
Ancient Greece
Causes on Athens’ Oligarchic Revolution of 411 BC
The old guard of Athens—whose democracy had withstood numerous challenges—responded with resilience, reestablishing broader participation
Ancient Greece
Herodotus on Croesus and Cyrus: How Human Fortune and National Conflict Intertwine
Herodotus uses Croesus and Cyrus to illustrate how mortal ignorance endures even after moments of awakening.