Alexander the Great is one of the most famous names in history - but why? Our 60 second primer introduces you to one of history's greatest military commanders, whose conquests dazzled subsequent ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Peritas the legendary dog followed Alexander the Great on the path to glory, fighting alongside his master and saving his ...

The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander ...

Alexander was born in Pella ... overlord of Asia Minor and pharaoh of Egypt became 'great king' of Persia at the age of 25. Over the next eight years, in his capacity as king, commander ...

Alexander the Great brought bananas, parakeets, cotton, and sugar from India to Europe, as well as crucifixion from Persia.

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals of the ancient world. By the age of 32 he had conquered a massive empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. We know ...

After becoming the King of Macedon at the age of 20 in 336 BCE, Alexander spent only two years in Europe. He defeated and ...

Experts have identified a site in northwest Turkey as that of the Battle of the Granicus, a major victory for Alexander the Great. The defeat of the Persians in 334 B.C. at that location provided ...

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