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The Lacedaemonians Besiege Samos
The Lacedaemonians laid siege to Samos for forty days. Despite their efforts, they could not capture the city or make any significant progress. After...
The Lacedaemonians Arrive at Samos
The Lacedaemonians, known for their strength in battle, arrived at Samos with a powerful army. Immediately, they began to lay siege to the city....
Periander’s Struggle with Age and Succession
As time passed, Periander, the ruler of Corinth, grew old. He found it increasingly difficult to manage the affairs of his kingdom. He realized...
Periander Questions His Elder Son
After banishing his younger son, Lycophron, Periander turned his attention to his elder son. He wished to understand what had caused such a sudden...
Periander’s Final Command
At last, Periander took an even harsher step against his younger son, Lycophron. He made a public proclamation throughout Corinth. He announced that anyone...
The Return of the Corcyraean Boys
In time, the situation at Samos reached a turning point. The Corinthians who had been guarding the Corcyraean boys eventually gave up their watch...
Cambyses Plans New Campaigns
After completing his conquest of Egypt, Cambyses began to think about further expansion of his empire. He carefully considered his options and finally planned...
Cambyses Travels from Memphis to Sais
After these events, Cambyses left the city of Memphis and traveled to Sais, a city closely connected with the former Egyptian king Amasis. Cambyses...
The Death of the King’s Son
The messengers sent by Cambyses arrived too late to save the life of Psammenitus’ son. He had been chosen as the first among the...
The Egyptian Origin of the Greek Gods
According to careful inquiry, almost all the names of the Greek gods came into Greece from Egypt. The evidence suggests that these names were...
