”..but what do you have to say about my own happiness?” To this, the wise Athenian responded with a phrase that would become famous: “Count no man happy before his...
Classical Antiquity
Investigating political realities and military strategies across centuries of
Antiquity
On the contrary, the enslavement of conquered tribes was already a common practice in Central Africa. The West African Songhai Empire relied heavily on captured slaves at all levels of...
Each epic not only serves as a mirror reflecting the society from which it emerged but also as a bridge connecting us to the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs of our...
The deadly Samnite Wars with the numerous and highly warlike Samnites, despite some humiliating Roman defeats and heavy losses, resulted in nothing other than the further expansion of Rome.
He famously remarked, “Pound away at the sack—the body of Anaxarchus—you will not pound Anaxarchus himself,” asserting that while his body could be destroyed, his spirit and identity remained untouchable.
According to Pausanias, Milo once smeared a disk with oil, stood on it, and challenged other athletes and spectators to move him, which no one could do. It is also...
Three consecutive victories broke every Parthian defensive line, and on July 17, 165, the legions triumphantly entered Seleucia on the Tigris. Macedonian representatives (Peligones) of the powerful Greek community of...
Still shocked, the Spartans received an immediate attack from the Thebans, who wanted to preempt any reinforcements for the besieged. And they were right. A strong force under Cleombrotus was...
Almost all the allies stood up, but none of the Spartans did; for they were forbidden to practice or learn any menial craft. Then Agesilaus laughed and said, “Do you...
The first thing soldiers must be taught is the military step, which can only be acquired through continuous practice in quick marching and formations.
”..but what do you have to say about my own happiness?” To this, the wise Athenian responded with a phrase that would become famous: “Count no man happy before his...
On the contrary, the enslavement of conquered tribes was already a common practice in Central Africa. The West African Songhai Empire relied heavily on captured slaves at all levels of...
Each epic not only serves as a mirror reflecting the society from which it emerged but also as a bridge connecting us to the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs of our...
The deadly Samnite Wars with the numerous and highly warlike Samnites, despite some humiliating Roman defeats and heavy losses, resulted in nothing other than the further expansion of Rome.
He famously remarked, “Pound away at the sack—the body of Anaxarchus—you will not pound Anaxarchus himself,” asserting that while his body could be destroyed, his spirit and identity remained untouchable.
According to Pausanias, Milo once smeared a disk with oil, stood on it, and challenged other athletes and spectators to move him, which no one could do. It is also...
Three consecutive victories broke every Parthian defensive line, and on July 17, 165, the legions triumphantly entered Seleucia on the Tigris. Macedonian representatives (Peligones) of the powerful Greek community of...
Still shocked, the Spartans received an immediate attack from the Thebans, who wanted to preempt any reinforcements for the besieged. And they were right. A strong force under Cleombrotus was...
Almost all the allies stood up, but none of the Spartans did; for they were forbidden to practice or learn any menial craft. Then Agesilaus laughed and said, “Do you...
The first thing soldiers must be taught is the military step, which can only be acquired through continuous practice in quick marching and formations.