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Ancient Greece
How Alexander the Great’s Army Horses Discovered Himalayan Salt
During their numerous conquests across much of the known world, Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalas led the elite Macedonian cavalry. According to one legend, they even discovered Himalayan salt, famous today for its pinkish tint and its...
Environment
Haliacmon, Greece’s Stunning Longest River
Nestled in the heart of Greece's rugged landscape lies the Haliacmon River. Known to modern Greeks as ''Aliakmonas'', this river has been the nation’s silent witness. Have you ever wondered what stories the longest river in Greece could tell...
Ancient Greece
Int. Council of Monuments Slams Greece for “Poor Workmanship” on Aigai Palace
The International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has called out the Greek Ministry of Culture and the Honorary Antiquities Commissioner for what it calls "bad workmanship" and overuse of new materials on the Vergina (Aigai) restoration project. The...
Ancient Greece
Mieza: The School Where Aristotle Tutored Alexander the Great
Greek archeologists are keen to excavate further the archeological site of Mieza located in the northeastern region of Macedonia where Aristotle is believed to have tutored Alexander the Great.
After Greece opened the Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great...
Ancient Greece
What is the Origin of Ancient Macedonians?
The ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia became one of the most significant Greek kingdoms of all time under the rule of Alexander the Great. That occurred in the fourth century BCE. However, how did this kingdom even originate, and...
Ancient Greece
Scientists Identify the Occupants of Macedonian Tombs at Vergina, Greece
Scientists have revealed the identities of the occupants of the unspoiled 4th-century BCE Royal Tombs at Vergina in northern Greece.
The burials contain the remains of Alexander’s father, stepmother, half-siblings, and son, along with armor and other items belonging to...
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
Culture
The Fascinating History of Thessaloniki White Tower
Residents of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, often use its White Tower as a point of reference when giving directions in the city.
Greek News
Kaimaktsalan: The Winter Mykonos of Greece
Palaios Agios Athanasios or Tsegani is a traditional village at the foot of Mount Vorras or Kaimaktsalan, on the Piperitsa summit, next to Lake Vegoritida in Western Macedonia.