Hellenistic Age summary
Discover the various achievements of the Hellenistic Age and the cause of its decline
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ancient Greek civilization Summary
Ancient Greek civilization, the period following Mycenaean civilization, which ended about 1200 bce, to the death of Alexander the Great, in 323 bce. It was a period of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a legacy with unparalleled influence. The larger
Antiochus IV Epiphanes Summary
Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the Seleucid king of the Hellenistic Syrian kingdom who reigned from 175 to 164 bce. As a ruler, he was best known for his encouragement of Greek culture and institutions. His attempts to suppress Judaism brought on the Wars of the Maccabees. Antiochus was the third son