This page lists all of the articles that have been published on this website in reverse chronological order, so with the newest material listed first.

Phalanx and fallacies
Ways forward in the study of ancient Greek warfare
Opinion is sharply divided among scholars regarding the development of the hoplite phalanx in ancient Greece. Here I try to identify some of the problems and offer solutions that may help to move the study of ancient Greek warfare forward.

Ares, the god of war
A closer look at Ares (known to the Romans as Mars), who wasn’t so much the god of war as he was the god of slaughter and strife.

Sports in ancient Greece
Currently, the soccer World Cup is going on: a good opportunity to write about ancient Greek sports.

300 (2006)
The good, the bad, and the downright ugly
An in-depth look at the good, bad, and downright ugly aspects of Zack Snyder’s movie 300, based on Frank Miller’s graphic novel.

The Alexander Sarcophagus
An interesting, if perhaps not highly informative ancient object, is the so-called Alexander Sarcophagus.

Homer and history
Can the Homeric epics be considered historical documents to some extent? If so, for which time period can they be used?

The grief of Achilles
Achilles was inconsolable after the brutal death of Patroclus. But what was the precise nature of the Greek champion’s grief?

Asteropaeus
The ambidextrous hero
The Homeric epics are rife with descriptions of colourful characters, including Asteropaeus, who fought with two swords.

A Storm of Spears
A book by Christopher Matthew (2012)
In this book, Christopher Matthew aims to reassess existing models of hoplite warfare by adopting a more hands-on approach.

A look at Lydian warfare
Before the rise of the Persian Empire, the kingdom of Lydia was the most powerful neighbour to the ancient Greeks.