-391 ⟶ Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium

Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, begins an attempt to extend...
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⚔️ Greeks Defeat Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera

Battle of Himera—The Carthaginians under Hamilcar are defeated by the Greeks of Sicily, led by Gelon of Syracuse.⟶
Greeks Defeat Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera (-480)
Ancient greeceMilitary HistoryBattleWarfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Syracusan Victory at Cumae Halts Etruscan Expansion

Battle of Cumae—The Syracusans under Hiero I defeat the Etruscans and end Etruscan expansion in southern Italy.⟶
Syracusan Victory at Cumae Halts Etruscan Expansion (-474)
Ancient WarfareAncient greeceEtruscansMilitary HistoryExpansionismTyranny
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Taras Defeated by Iapyges, Democracy Established

The Greek colony of Taras, in Magna Graecia, is defeated by Iapyges, a native population of ancient Apulia; Tarentine monarchy falls, with the installation of a democracy and the expulsion of the Pythagoreans.⟶
Taras Defeated by Iapyges, Democracy Established (-466)
Ancient greeceMagna GraeciaWarfareDemocracyPolitical Change
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte

Hostilities between Segesta and Selinunte, two Greek cities on Sicily.⟶
Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte (-454)
Ancient greeceWarfareConflictMilitary HistoryAncient Italy
ItalyItaly

🏹 Gastraphetes Crossbow Invention

The first crossbow, the gastraphetes, is invented at Syracuse. (pre-421 BCE)⟶
Gastraphetes Crossbow Invention (-421)
Ancient greeceMilitary TechnologyWeaponsWarfareMilitary HistorySyracuseClassical AntiquitySiege Warfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium

Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, begins an attempt to extend his rule to the Greek cities of southern Italy. He unsuccessfully besieges Rhegium.⟶
Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium (-391)
Ancient greeceTyrannyMilitary HistorySiege WarfareMagna Graecia
ItalyItaly