pothos.org

You should see a new link along the top of the page - 'About pothos.org'. I've discovered a few toys I can play about with, so you may see some changes! We now have plenty of space on the new host, so I may upload some translations, photos. The main pages of the site really need updating as well, so...

This article mentions a silver-gilt button depicting Alexander, also found in Denmark. Not sure if this is the one you mean! https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/69970

System1988 found this item about a Roman-era shield button bearing an image of Alexander. It was found in Denmark by metal detectorists. https://greekreporter.com/2024/04/12/bronze-fitting-depicting-alexander-the-great-found-in-denmark/#:~:text=The%20discovery%20was%20made%20by,face%20of%20Alexander...

A few pictures/videos on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pompeii_parco_archeologico/

I keep hoping they will find a new mosaic, painting or statue of Alexander!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68777741 The three-part series, Pompeii: The New Dig, begins on Monday 15 April, 21:00 BST, on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. It will become available internationally. There is also an Open University website connected with the series. iPlayer link https://w...

That is interesting, thank you, although I think it borders a little too closely on the notion of Hephaestion being Alexander's 'wife' or spouse, a notion which is far too modern, and judging by Ogden's comments in the chapter in A New History, he would agree with that. Their relationship must have ...

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!