Angelos Chaniotis
Professor of Ancient History and Classics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and author of Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian (Harvard UP, 2018). Featured as the episode's primary expert discussing Hellenistic and early Roman imperial social, cultural, and political history.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 12min
Angelos Chaniotis, "Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian" (Harvard UP, 2018)
Angelos Chaniotis, a Professor of Ancient History and Classics at Princeton, delves into the complexities of the Hellenistic world from Alexander's legacy to Hadrian. He argues for extending the Hellenistic period beyond Cleopatra, highlighting cultural continuities and how new archaeological finds reshape our understanding. The discussion covers topics like the social mobility of artists, the spread of mystery cults, and Roman entanglement with Greek societies, painting a vivid picture of a world rich in cultural exchange and political intrigue.
Oct 19, 2025 • 1h 12min
Angelos Chaniotis, "Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian" (Harvard UP, 2018)
Angelos Chaniotis is a Professor of Ancient History and Classics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and author of *Age of Conquests*. He dives into the complexities of Hellenistic history and the aftermath of Alexander's empire. Chaniotis argues that Hellenistic culture persisted beyond Cleopatra, with cultural mobility flourishing as artists and athletes gained prominence. He discusses how inscriptions and archaeology reshape our understanding of this era, tracing the tumultuous yet dynamic relationship between the Hellenistic world and Rome.
