This post is mostly a photographic presentation of monuments from Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India. Continue reading “Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India”
Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India
Roman Emperor Heraclius: a medieval “Alexander the Great”
Heraclius, a very gifted and active emperor, seemed practically a model ruler after the tyrannical Phocas. Continue reading “Roman Emperor Heraclius: a medieval “Alexander the Great””
Τhe earthquake that brought down the Colossus of Rhodes; a solidarity example from the ancient world
At about the time I have been speaking of the Rhodians, availing themselves of the pretext of the earthquake which had occurred a short time previously and which had cast down their great Colossus and most of the walls and arsenals, Continue reading “Τhe earthquake that brought down the Colossus of Rhodes; a solidarity example from the ancient world”
Famous Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) physicians
The Byzantine Empire lasted for over 1100 years and the organization of a functional health care system was undeniable merit of Byzantine medicine. Continue reading “Famous Eastern Roman (‘Byzantine’) physicians”
Antiochus III the Great vs Ptolemy IV Philopator; the struggle for Coele-Syria – The battle of Raphia (217 B.C.)
When Ptolemy and his sister after their progress had reached the extremity of his left wing and Antiochus with his horse-guards had reached his extreme right, they gave the signal for battle and brought the elephants first into action. Continue reading “Antiochus III the Great vs Ptolemy IV Philopator; the struggle for Coele-Syria – The battle of Raphia (217 B.C.)”
Antiochus III the Great vs Ptolemy IV Philopator; the struggle for Coele-Syria – Their Armies before the battle of Raphia
By the beginning of spring (217 B.C.) Antiochus and Ptolemy had completed their preparations and were determined on deciding the fate of the Syrian expedition by a battle. Continue reading “Antiochus III the Great vs Ptolemy IV Philopator; the struggle for Coele-Syria – Their Armies before the battle of Raphia”
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