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 […]
Periander’s Final Command
At last, Periander took an even harsher step against his younger son, Lycophron. He made a public proclamation throughout Corinth.
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
The Spartans Prepare to Attack Samos
After listening to the pleas of the exiled Samians, the Lacedaemonians, also known as the Spartans, prepared for war and
Different Stories About the Samian Fleet
There are several different accounts about what happened to the Samians whom Polycrates sent away on ships. Some writers say
Amasis Breaks His Friendship with Polycrates
When King Amasis of Egypt read the letter sent by Polycrates, he understood its meaning at once. The return of
Polycrates Considers the Advice of Amasis
When Polycrates read the letter sent by Amasis, king of Egypt, he understood that the advice was wise and well
The Unbroken Good Fortune of Polycrates
The remarkable success of Polycrates, ruler of the island of Samos, did not go unnoticed by others. Among those who
The Wider World During Cambyses’ Egyptian Campaign
While King Cambyses of Persia was fighting his war in Egypt, events of great importance were also taking place elsewhere
Cambyses and His Acts of Disrespect
While Cambyses remained in Memphis, he committed many other violent and shocking acts. These outrages were directed not only against