Here we have evidence of Greeks on Anatolian soil, but can we find concrete proof for Homer’s Trojan War? Sadly, no. At least not yet. The destruction of Troy layer VIIa fits well into Homer’s ...
In short, I fully recommend Ancient Greeks at War, an excellent survey for anyone seeking a solid grounding in Greek and Macedonian warfare systems, as we understand them now. FootNote. For those who ...
The Trojan War supposedly involved cities from all over Greece. Which cities in particular are mentioned by Homer's Iliad?
The hydraulic telegraph, a telecommunications device invented by ancient Greeks, allowed the sending of long distance ...
Whether laced with viper venom, poison gas, or deadly pathogens—these weapons of war relied on nature's armory to slay the enemy. Poison in the woundThe Greek warrior Achilles treats Telephus’s ...
On Wednesday, March 12, the Trojan War began in Ithaca with the powerful cries of Emily Wilson speaking in Ancient Greek. Yet this was no ordinary recitation of the words of one of the most iconic ...