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Thanks for the link, Jeanne, I'll add it to the resources page.

Yes, sorry, I recall that now.

I came across this in Strabo Excerpt from Book VII. Chapter III. 8. Getae. …But what occasion is there for me to speak of such as belonged to the times of old? for Alexander (the Great), the son of Philip, in his campaign against the Thracians beyond Mount Haemus,(1) is said to have penetrated as fa...

The Geography of Strabo Literally translated with notes. The first six books by H. C. Hamilton, Esq.The remainder by W. Falconer, M.A. Published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1856 Book II. Chapter I. 14. Taprobane Let us then transport ourselves to the land opposite the Cinnamon Country, and lying to t...

Wonderful photos, System1988, thank you! Young Philip was a handsome devil, wasn't he?

Thanks!

Many thanks!

HI everyone,

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Hi, thanks for your post and welcome. I think most academics do not take Souvaltzi's theories seriously, partly because the temple she discovered was a rediscovery of something that had been found at the beginning of the 20th century. There is also nothing in the sources to say that Alexander was bu...

The section on the relationship between Alexander and Hephaestion seems particularly lacking. The implications of their actions and public statements deserve in-depth analysis, particularly with regard to the social perception of their mutual affection. Yet, in the book I reviewed here https://poth...

Hi Emma, and welcome to pothos. I don't have time to consider a reply to your post just at the moment, but will get back to you!

Thank you, Marcus. The user names in the PM section are not alphabetical so maybe that was why you couldn't find me. I've sent you a PM.

Hi Scott, welcome back. With all the changeover issues, and notifications going into my junk folder, I've only just seen this. Hope your book goes well and we'll see you around. Our ranks are sadly depleted these days!

Thank you very much, Thomas, for all your hard work. I am most grateful.

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