Teuta: Queen of Illyria Who Challenged the Romans
Teuta was the queen of Ardiaei during the short but intense period 231-228 B.C.E. The Ardiaean state was the most powerful monarchy among the Illyrians.…
Adea Eurydice: The Teen Queen Who Shook an Empire
Adea Eurydice was born sometime between 338-335 B.C.E., to Amyntas IV, son of Perdiccas III, and Cynane, daughter of Philip II’s wife, Audata. She grew…
First Illyrian War: Roman Republic’s First Military Engagement in Eastern Adriatic
The First Illyrian War was fought between the Romans and the Illyrians during 229-228 B.C.E. Rather than the actual combats, scholars have tended to matters…
Olympias: The Surreal Story of a King’s Mother
Olympias was born around 375 B.C.E. with the name Myrtale. She was the daughter of the Molossian king Neoptolemus in Epirus, part of the Aeacidae…
Illyrian Kings: A Handbook on Illyrian Monarchy; Main Rulers and Dynasties.
Illyrian kings are mentioned in few literal sources, even those written by ancient Greek and Roman authors, thus external and often hostile to Illyrians. As…
Dyrrachium: Port & Gateway between West & East
Dyrrachium (or Dyrrhachium) refers to the ancient city that flourished on the territory of the current coastal city of Durrës in Albania. The name is…
Dimal: An Intriguing City Where Civilizations Clashed
The Illyrian city of Dimal (or Dimallum) was apparently founded sometime during the first half of the IV-th century B.C.E. However, Hammond (1968) credits Pyrrhus…
Apollonia: the Mighty Colony in Illyria
Apollonia was one of the most powerful Hellenic colonies in the Adriatic. It occupied a strategic position allowing for communication with the Illyrian, Greek, and…
Albanian Caves: Top 10 Caves to Enter in Albania
Among many natural treasures in Albania are also caves, found in many places and in different forms. Albanian caves remain largely unexplored; however, in recent…
Albanian Museums: Top 10 Museums to Visit in Albania
Have you ever wondered what’s on display in the Albanian museums? This piece offers a sneak-peak into Albania’s most important museums; check out this list…
Albanian Paintings: Top 10 Masterpieces to Discover in Albania
Albanian paintings date back since ancient times but names of artists appear only during Medieval times. From then this art has developed with interruptions and…
Albanian Natural Parks: Top 10 Natural Parks to Visit in Albania
Albanian Natural Parks are among the most beautiful in the Balkans. Also, Albania is among the European countries with the largest protected surfaces per overall…
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