265 BCE
Although the Egyptian fleet blockades the Saronic Gulf, the Macedonian King Antigonus II defeats the Spartans and kills the king of Sparta, Areus I near Corinth, after which he besieges Athens. The Archimedes screw for raising water is devised by the Greek mathematician Archimedes, who is studying at Alexandria. The Battle of Messana (265-264 BCE) takes place as the first military clash between the Roman Republic and Carthage.
Conflict & Security
- Although the Egyptian fleet blockades the Saronic Gulf, the Macedonian King Antigonus II defeats the Spartans and kills the king of Sparta, Areus I near Corinth, after which he besieges Athens.source
- Hiero II threatens to renew his attack on the Mamertines. They appeal to Carthage and receive the support of a Carthaginian garrison. The Mamertines also appeal to the Romans who are also willing to help.source
- The State of Zhao stations general Li Mu in Yanmen Commandery, where he proceeds to win multiple victories over the Xiongnu.source
- Acrotatus II succeeds his father Areus I as king of Sparta.source
- The Battle of Messana (265-264 BCE) takes place as the first military clash between the Roman Republic and Carthage.source
Science & Discovery
- The Archimedes screw for raising water is devised by the Greek mathematician Archimedes, who is studying at Alexandria.source
Crime & Justice
- The Etruscan city of Volsinii is brought under Roman control. During a siege, the consul Quintus Fabius Maximus Gurges is killed.source