In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from Diodorus Siculus‘ ‘Library of History‘. Continue reading “Flooding events in the Aegean (c. 9,300yBP – 7,600yBP); the Myth confirmed by Modern Science – Direct and indirect implications”
Zarina, ruler of the Sacae; a rare example of a woman-leader of Army and State in the Ancient World
In this post we present an excerpt from Diodorus Siculus‘ “The Library of History”. Continue reading “Zarina, ruler of the Sacae; a rare example of a woman-leader of Army and State in the Ancient World”
The timeless behavior of political crooks
In this post we present and discuss an excerpt from Diodorus Siculus‘ “The Library of History“. Continue reading “The timeless behavior of political crooks”
The Babylonian Chaldaeans’ antiquity, according to Diodorus Siculus
But to us it seems not inappropriate to speak briefly of the Chaldaeans of Babylon and of their antiquity, that we may omit nothing which is worthy of record. Continue reading “The Babylonian Chaldaeans’ antiquity, according to Diodorus Siculus”
Semiramis’ campaign against the Indians
But after Semiramis had put in order the affairs of Ethiopia and Egypt she returned with her force to Bactra in Asia. And since she had great forces and had been at peace for some time she became eager to achieve some brilliant exploit in war. Continue reading “Semiramis’ campaign against the Indians”
Ethiopians, Assyrians & Amazons in the Trojan War?
In this post we present a very interesting excerpt from the Library of History of Diodorus Siculus. Continue reading “Ethiopians, Assyrians & Amazons in the Trojan War?”