-498Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini

Leontini subjugated by Hippocrates of Gela.
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⚔️ Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini

Hippocrates of Gela Conquers Leontini (-498)
Ancient greeceTyrannyConquestGreek ColonizationWarfare
ItalyItaly

⚔️ 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

⚔️ Rome Captures Antium

Antium captured by Roman forces.
Rome Captures Antium (-468)
Ancient romeConquestLatin LeagueWarfareExpansionism
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

💥 Agathocles Destroys Segesta

The city of Segesta in Sicily is destroyed by Agathocles.
Agathocles Destroys Segesta (-307)
Ancient greeceTyrannyWarfareMilitary CampaignDestruction
ItalyItaly