The Research Unit Ancient History of the University of Leuven is organizing a three-day international conference on The Age of the Successors (323-276 BC) which will be held in Leuven and Brussels from September 25th to September 27th, 2008.

The aim of this conference is to explore the Age of the Successors from a variety of perspectives, addressing new issues and shedding fresh light on old questions. Among the topics dealt with are the problem of the sources, both written and non-written, the development of Hellenistic kingship and the ruler cult, the ambitions of the Successors, the role of the cities, the indigenous peoples, war and the military.

The conference is open to all. More information can be found at http://ldab.arts.kuleuven.be/successors/.