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I don't think it was a typo, "a result of spell-checkitis" (sorry, what does it mean?) or result of slip of Worthington because he stresses that Parmenion came to Philip side after being some sort of chieftain of the enemy tribe and how he was promoted and that some others followed the sui...

I recently finished reading a very interesting book - "Philip II of Macedonia" written by Ian Worthington. For those who are not familiar with this book, I highly recommend it. In addition to good structure and clear language, the book boasts quite a few helpful maps, lots of reference to ...

Thank you, Agesilaos. "Connected by marriage" makes more sense since it presents a wide range of possibilities. Strange, though, that at least two different translations into two different languages make the same mistake in translation. Maybe not mistake per se, but at least carelessness. ...

I remember being puzzled by this person in the past, but forgot about the issue for a long time. He is mentioned in Arrian (1.15,16) as one of the Persian nobles killed during the battle of Granicus. I came across him again while reading a very interesting book by John Freely "Children of Achil...

Very interesting information, thank you, system1988.

Thank you very much, I looked for something like this exactly. It's very helpful.

OMG, I am so embarrassed. I didn't realize there is no year and automatically presumed it's going to happen in 2014. But now I checked the calendar and saw it was in the 2013 (Wednesday), so it already happen. And no, I don't have a paper....

I yet have to read all the discussions above that sound quite interesting. What brought me today to Pothos is that I wanted to share a link regarding the lecture on Halicarnassos in Athens. I think the timing is uncanny. http://www.diathens.gr/files/3/c/237/In ... nassos.pdf

I completely agree with Jan's and hiphys' opinions. I tried to read this book a few years ago but couldn't make it past the middle. I think the author managed to surpass Cameron's books in her negative portrayal of Alexander. I was as much surprised by all the positive reviews of the book and the fa...

Thanks, Agesilaos, for clarification. You were right to presume I thought it was a name of some author. My knowledge of Byzantine empire is rather poor. The online project sounds even better than hard copy - mainly because it's easier to search for specific name/subject, though for purely pleasure o...

Marcus, many thanks for the details. I never heard of Suda.... well, more things to learn.

Thank you all who respoded and before proceding, I would like to clarify that I am looking for the information where and by who the fact was first mentioned, regardless whether it's true or false, or even if it was feasible (age wise) but of course thanks for additional info and fruit for thought. :...

We all "know" that Ptolemy was rumoured to be an illegitimate son of king Philip of Macedon. Can anybody point me in the direction of the original source where this rumour was first mentioned?

thanks in advance.

Also in Leros ( on the island of Farmakussa) ) the general Attalos was murdered by order of Alexander It's an interesting piece of information, I always presumed that he was killed somewhere on the mainland (modern Turkey). I wonder what he was doing on that island? Also, I am curious, from where t...

Again the tyranny of distance sees Oz miss out. For those in North America though... http://canada.greekreporter.com/2013/08/02/alexander-the-great-in-u-s-canada/ I saw something about this on FB this morning. Looks as if it will be rather good. Don't feel too put-out, Paralus - the distance is a b...