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Jun 21, 2024 · Alexander the Great, a fearless Macedonian king and military genius, conquered vast territories from Greece to Egypt and India, leaving an enduring legacy as one of history’s most remarkable conquerors.
- Frank W. Walbank
Jun 17, 2024 · Alexander the Great, marble bust, 2nd–1st century bce; in the British Museum, London. Unless Alexander was himself ultimately responsible for his father’s assassination (an implausible view, but one already canvassed in antiquity), he cannot have foreseen the moment of his own succession to a father who, though grizzled, was in the prime of ...
- Simon Hornblower
3 days ago · Termessos, Turkey CNN —. Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high ...
Jun 10, 2024 · 2,300+ years ago today, Alexander the Great died under mysterious circumstances. Was it illness, poison, or fate that cut short the life of the Macedonian king who united Greeks & reshaped the ancient world?
Jun 14, 2024 · Alexander is the Latin variant of the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." The name is most famously associated with Alexander the Great, 4th-century BCE king of Macedonia in...
- Alex Vance
Jun 17, 2024 · Alexander’s period in Egypt was marked by two major events, the founding of Alexandria and the visit to the oracle of the god Amon at Sīwah in the Western Desert. Although the sources disagree about which event came first, the foundation probably preceded the visit to the oracle.
Jun 28, 2024 · Alexander III of Macedon, commonly referred to as Alexander the Great, became the king of Macedon at the young age of 20. Although he only reigned for a short 12 years, during his time as king,...
