Artemisia of Halicarnassus
Artemisia, queen of Herodotus' homeland of Halicarnassus, gained renown for her brave, manly actions in the Battle of Salamis, in which she allied herself with Xerxes and Persia.
Artemsia
The chapter from William Smith's history of Greece that discusses Artemisia and the Persian Wars.
The chapter from William Smith's history of Greece that discusses Artemisia and the Persian Wars.
Women Warriors
Ancient queens and other women who led their people into battle: Amazons, Queen Artemisia, Queen Boudicca, Queen Samsi, Queen Tomyris, Trung Sisters, Queen Zenobia.
Ancient queens and other women who led their people into battle: Amazons, Queen Artemisia, Queen Boudicca, Queen Samsi, Queen Tomyris, Trung Sisters, Queen Zenobia.
The Battle of Salamis
In The Battle of Salamis, Barry Strauss explains the treacherous part Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus, may have played in the battle between the Persian allies and the Greeks.
In The Battle of Salamis, Barry Strauss explains the treacherous part Artemisia, Queen of Halicarnassus, may have played in the battle between the Persian allies and the Greeks.
Fifth Century B.C. Timeline
Events during the fifth century in Greece and Rome, which include the Persian Wars.
Events during the fifth century in Greece and Rome, which include the Persian Wars.