In some paintings hes portrayed being around dogs. Did Diogenes enjoy being around dogs or did he ever mention anything about dogs?

i need help with a map of greece i want to find a map of greece 1100 bc for my work

Does anyone know of any books or other resources covering ancient Greek spirits specifically? Thanks in advance!

This genuinely makes my head throb. The cavalry and hypaspists especially confuse me. What is the difference between the Agema, Royal Hypaspists, Companions' Hypaspists and the Companions? Everything is too confusing. Please give the number of people in each branch of the army and whoever commanded them if able.

I have heard that Thucydides criticises Herodotus but I cannot find exactly where he does so (in primary sources); if anyone knows that would be a big help, thanks!

In Alexander the Great's army, what were some specialist roles, as in not related to fighting? I can only think of Callisthenes as the head historian and Philip of Acarnania as the head physician.

I've found some 19th century reprints online, but I'd like something with updated archaeological findings.

Starring Ralph Fiennes and starting from when Odysseus washed up on Ithica, it’s a brutal and psychological telling of the end of the Odyssey.

Here’s the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOQQ45ddYdk

What differences would he make to Greece, at least before the Romans invaded, could he won battles against the Romans or at least give them a run for their money? Before Roman invasions, would he have conquered the rest of Greece or not?

Hi everyone! Long story short, I'm looking for resources (books, papers, documentaries, etc) that focus on the archaic era of ancient Greece. A lot of what I've found has a section or so on the era, but not a lot of meat (which makes sense, given what we do know about the archaic era - AKA, not a lot). Any subject is fine, from sailing to coinage to deities. Thanks very much!

Need a plug yall here for a week in Athens Greece

As above, I would like to ask if maenads were a significant portion of the cult of dionysis?
To me it personally feels like an ancient Greek fetishisation of the cult. Yes, Dionysis' followers likely were sexually promiscuous and hedonistic, but this doesn't seem like something a lot of girls would like to get into, especially since easy sex was guaranteed you would kinda expect Dionysis' cult to be a sausage party.
Is there historical context I am missing, and more importantly is there strong evidence to show that a large portion of Dionysis' followers were promiscuous women?

Found this in an area with historical significance.could it be ancient?Any ideas?

In the siege of Tyre, the Macedonians camped for 7 months. Would Alexander (and a few other important people) have wooden huts instead of tents because of the length?

What would be the best rescource to learn the geography of ancient greece for someone with adhd? I love Greek mythology, history and philosophy. I've been studying it off and on for years now. The problem is, I usually cant retain the information unless its in an easily digestable format. Currently reading Stephen Fry's series. So im basically looking for something like that so that I can connect a physical place in my head when an author mentions lets say the island of Crete or Phokis or Miletus.

quick summary, I have a formal presentation about the origins of stones and their detailed background. Research says diamond came from the ancient greek word adamas. Though I'm not sure what the correct spelling/tonation is. Is it αδάμας or άδάμας ?

Also are there any available sites that have fonts for greek letters? To make it look more handwritten than corporate. Appreciate it!

Hi everyone,

I’m Alex, 31, and a passionate history enthusiast! I’ve always been fascinated by Ancient Greece, its incredible culture, and its rich history. I’m also a fan of strategy games like Imperator: Rome, which deepened my interest in exploring ancient sites in real life.

I’ve been thinking about organizing a trip to Greece, and I figured this group might be the perfect place to find like-minded people. My friends either have already been to Greece or aren’t too keen on a trip with a strong historical and cultural focus. So, I thought—why not reach out to fellow enthusiasts here?

Athens is definitely a must, but I’d also love to explore places like Olympia Pella or Delphi to really immerse ourselves in the history and mythology of Ancient Greece. I’m thinking of planning this around January, February, or early July—when it’s easier to travel and not too crowded.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, let me know! We could brainstorm ideas and work together to create an unforgettable adventure.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

He embodies everything I dream of in a man. He's beyond history to me. He lives on 🙂