Introduction to the Diadochi The term Diadochi refers to the group of military leaders, statesmen, and generals who vied for control over the fragments of Alexander the Great’s empire following his unexpected death in 323 BCE. Alexander’s passing created an immense power vacuum. The vast territories he conquered—including regions stretching from Greece and Egypt to …
Introduction to the Battle of Kleidion The Battle of Kleidion, fought on July 29, 1014, stands as a significant milestone in the protracted Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars. This conflict, unfolding between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarian Empire, was emblematic of the broader struggle for regional dominance in Southeast Europe during the early medieval period. The engagement …