Roxana: The Light and Dark Sides of An Eastern Beauty
Roxana was the daughter of the Bactrian noble Oxyartes, born around 340 B.C.E. She became the first formal wife of Alexander III “the Great” in…
Polyperchon: Unlucky or Unskilled General?
Polyperchon was a general who served in the ranks of Alexander III the Great and later fought for imperial rule. He was born sometime in…
Amantia: Ancient Capital & Federate of the Illyrian River Dwellers
Amantia was an ancient city and a small state inhabited by the southern Illyrian tribe of the Amantes. The city stood on a peak in…
Battle of Asculum: The Truth About Pyrrhic Victory
The battle of Asculum was fought in 279 B.C.E., between Pyrrhus of Epirus and the Roman Republic. The battle took place near Asculum (modern Ascoli…
Cynane: The Badass Queen of Early Hellenistic Age
Cynane was born around 358 B.C.E. as the daughter of Philip II of Macedon and his first or second wife, Audata/Eurydice. She was the eldest…
Second Illyrian War: Rome’s Show of Force in Eastern Front
The Second Illyrian War was fought between the Romans and the Illyrians in 219 B.C.E. This war took place nine years after the First Illyrian…
Ancient Rhizon: A Typical Illyrian City and Royal Residence
The ancient city of Rhizon (corresponding to modern Risan in Montenegro) was located on the northernmost inlet of the modern Gulf of Kotor. This gulf…
The Battle of Heraclea: The Romans Find Their Match
The Battle of Heraclea was fought in 280 B.C.E., between the forces commanded by Pyrrhus of Epirus and those of the Roman Republic led by…
Albanian Waterfalls: Top 10 Waterfalls to Sight in Albania
The following list included the ten most beautiful Albanian waterfalls, fine, elegant accessories of the nations’ nature. 1. Grunas Waterfall Grunas is Albania’s postcard waterfall,…
Albanian Canyons: Top 10 Canyons to Traverse in Albania
Among many natural attractions across the country, Albanian canyons provide lots of opportunities for travelers in search of unique adventurers. In this piece, we highlight…
Albanian Painters: Names of Top Historic Painters You Ought to Know
Works of Albanian painters are often overlooked by critics though many of them deserve special credit. In their work throughout history, Albanian painters have challenged…
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…
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