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 🙂

Whilst on campaigns (I am mostly referring to Alexander's Persian and Indian campaigns), were slaves prevalent? I imagine they would also have a lot to carry, such as equipment, tent material, cooking supplies, etc. Please correct me on any of this. Thanks!

If one takes into consideration that the Trojan War happened and the places narrated, such as Sparta, existed too, what would be this Sparta in real life? I imagine it would be a pre-Doric Mycenaean site, but wouldn't that mean that the city existed way before around 900 BC, before the Dark Ages? Does it have any indication of characteristics shared with the other Mycenaean sites (Linear B scripts, Cyclopean masonry, wanax), etc? I'm interested in bronze age civilizations, but I had never before thought about Sparta this far back in time. If it was already named during the time associated with the Illiad, it may have been at least a small settlement with few families, no? I'm trying to figure a timeline with the information that I have, but it doesn't quite fit (probably because I don't know enought about it).

I dont know if this is the correct subreddit for this question but theres a question that has surged me.

In current times, we say its 2024, but theres other calendars that say that its another year. And I know greeks had a calendar, which (i guess) implies they also measured years.

In that logic, how did they said "hey its the year 345"? Or in the case of the peloponese war, for example, as Thucydides wrote his book divided by years, what years were originally in the book? Because obviously he would have said "its the year 404 BC"

I've recently starting researching the Bactrian Kingdom and came across Eukratides I, who ruled from around 170BC-145BC. I've seen some details online about his conquests online, but sometimes it is contradictionary and was wondering if anyone had any clear knowledge about his reign.

it looks like his early reign was successful as he increased his domains into Pakistan and parts of India but later suffered setbacks after a defeat by Mithridates I of Parthia and being pushed out of India by Menander Soter. But I've struggled to find any real specifics on these wars, I also saw somewhere that Eukratides actually defeated Menander so wanted to get a firmer grasp of what actually happened and how much territory Eukratides was in control of by the time of his death in 145BC.

please share your knowledge/thoughts on Eukratides and how successful you believe he was as a king.

thanks in advance

and most certainly not greece. hell, the first humans in europe had dark skin. so yes, there were Black people in ancient greece. and yk what? all the things you like about ancient greece, the pottery, the clothes, textiles, language, stories, writings, people who had noteworthy influence on the world, rich people, yes, even politicians and royalty, Black people were among them on ALL social levels. ofc they weren't called that back then, cuz race as we understand it was invented relatively recently, but thats a whole other thing.

Are there any detailed Ancient Macedonian (or Greek, really) accounts on fishing, agriculture, hunting or cooking? There doesn't have to be recipes, just ingredients or an idea of what they would eat in detail, especially the rich. Time period around 4th century BC.

Or if the that’s not possible what would they know about Latium

I'm mainly looking for image collections regarding architecture, pottery, armor and weapons during that time. Anyone got good resources they can recommend? Much appreciated

Or if that’s unaserable then what about the etruscans or Latium people closely related to them

On campaigns, where would the equipment (armour, weaponry, bags, etc.) be kept in a camp? And follow-up, who would keep it safe? Did they have designated armourers?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been reflecting on whether Herodotus could be considered one of the earliest Orientalists. As many of you know, Orientalism refers to the ways in which Western cultures have historically perceived and represented Eastern societies, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. These portrayals often rely on stereotypes, depicting these cultures as exotic, backward, or fundamentally "other" compared to the West. The term gained prominence through Edward Said's 1978 book Orientalism, where he argued that such representations were instrumental in justifying colonialism and imperialism by framing Eastern societies as needing Western intervention or control.

My question arises from reading Peter Frankopan’s The Silk Roads. So far, literally every account of the Persians he discusses seems to rely on Herodotus, who consistently frames the Persian Empire in opposition to the Greeks, creating a clear binary.

I’d greatly appreciate any insights or perspectives on this!

Thank you in advance.

I am referring to the plague of Athens in 430 BC, during the Peloponnesian Wars. Did it really impact society on drastic ways, such as affecting the overall victory at the end of the wars?

Can someone also please advise me on the best sources regarding this?