Alexander the Great
Archaeology
The Priceless Ancient Greek Treasures of Dion, Macedonia
In an Eden-like environment at the foot of Mount Olympus lies Dion, the sacred site of the ancient Macedonians.
Ancient Greece
The Strange Things Alexander the Great Brought to Europe from Asia
Alexander the Great is well known for his military exploits and expansionist politics, but he is perhaps not as well known for his introduction of certain items, wildlife animals, and practices of India to Europe.
The great leader is known...
Ancient Greece
Afghanistan’s Ancient Greek City and the Mystery of its Demise
The ancient Greek city of Ai-Khanoum in Afghanistan was discovered by accident in the 1960s, but its demise has captivated historians and archaeologists for decades.
The city that was lost under the desert sands for almost two thousand years was...
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Defiant Siege of Tyre
Alexander the Great's siege of the island city of Tyre used all the innovation and cunning worthy of a conqueror who is still remembered to this day.
Amid his campaigns against the mighty Persian Empire in the early fourth century...
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Son and the Succession of the Throne
When Alexander the Great passed away, his son, Alexander IV, was still in his mother's womb, making the possibility of his succession to the throne a web of intrigue
Greek News
Netflix Trailer on Alexander the Great Series Just Released
The trailer of Alexander: The Making of a God was released ahead of the six-part docudrama debut on Netflix on January 31st.
It promises to reveal the “extraordinary life of Alexander the Great,” per the official synopsis. In particular, it...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece VS Egypt: Similarities and Differences
In the list of countries with the richest heritage, because Egypt's recorded history began earlier, Egypt comes out on top with ancient Greece just behind it.
Egyptian culture began to solidify during the Narmer dynasty in approximately 3150 BC, while...
Ancient Greece
Rice, Alexander the Great’s Gift to the Western World
Rice is one of the most important foods worldwide, with everyone aware of its value all over the globe, but this pearly white cereal took a long time to become part of ancient European cultures, with many years passing...
Ancient Greece
The Mysterious House of Hercules in Karaftu Caves, Iran
The Caves of Karaftu are a magnificent spectacle formed by both nature and human activity over the course of millennia.
Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great’s Ideal of World Unity
The ancient Greek ideal of world unity is manifested in the conquests of Alexander the Great and the expansion of his great empire, aiming to Hellenize the world.
The notion that kings were divinely chosen was not limited to Greek...