Category Archives: Greek World

Armor of God: The Spiritual Warfare Blueprint Inspired by Roman Soldiers

Paul’s metaphor of the armor of God draws a powerful parallel between the physical gear

Ancient Medicine and the Four Humors

The story of the four humors begins with the ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles in the

379/8 BC: A Year of Intrigue and Shifting Alliances in Ancient Greece

Sphodrias' acquittal extinguished any remaining hope for peaceful relations between Athens and Sparta.

Are the Speeches in Thucydides’ History Authentic or Invention?

By accepting the essential authenticity of the speeches, we gain a richer and more nuanced

Pericles’ bold Strategy in the Peloponnesian War

The scholarly analysis strongly suggests that Thucydides' unwavering support for Pericles' strategy

A Student Revolt in Ancient Athens

With the exception of the older Antiphon, the figures associated with the 411 coup were

The Tragic Wisdom of Croesus in Herodotus’ Histories

Through the intricate and tragic narrative of Croesus, Herodotus presents a profound and ultimately pessimistic

Arabia Felix: Exploring Ancient Hadramawt and the Port of Qana

Known to the Romans as "Arabia Felix" (Fortunate Arabia), this region was the source of

Roman Voyages to Indo-Parthian India

One of the most fascinating examples of the ancient trading network is the Roman trade

The Roman-Tamil Trade: How Pepper, Pearls, and Gold Shaped Southern India

Roman ships, after traversing the vast Indian Ocean and often visiting northern India, made their