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Melissa Benson Examines Herodotus and the Bisitun Inscription

By Melissa Benson for Herodotus Helpline Abstract: Dr Melissa Benson (UCL) offers a thorough reassessment of several passages form Book 3 of the Histories, and explores Herodotus’ awareness of Darius’ official account…

Date: 8 July 2021
Category: Classical Greek History Greek Historiography Greek History Greek Language and Literature Greek Resources

Francesca Gazzano explores the Herodotean Croseus, a figure between history and tragedy

By Francesca Gazzano Abstract: In this talk from the Herodotus Helpline series, Dr Francesca Gazzano (University of Genoa) explores Herodotus’ famous account of the Lydian king Croesus. Francesca considers Croesus’…

Date: 2 July 2021
Category: Greek Historiography Greek Language and Literature Greek Resources

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Melissa Benson Examines Herodotus and the Bisitun Inscription

Francesca Gazzano explores the Herodotean Croseus, a figure between history and tragedy

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