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Alexander the Great is remembered as one of history's greatest generals, having conquered vast tracts of the ancient world, including Persia, Egypt, and parts...

As one of the most famous figures in human history, it comes as little surprise that the life of Alexander the Great is tied...

During his campaigns, Alexander the Great relied on a variety of military units for tactical success; the most prestigious of these units were the...

Plutarch was an ancient Greek biographer, who, among others, wrote about Alexander the Great. His works had a powerful influence on the evolution of the...

Archaeologists say they have discovered Alexander the Great's bathroom at the Aigai Palace in northern Greece. The discovery is unveiled in the final episode of...

The Asian campaign of Alexander the Great had an unexpected impact on the economy of Macedonia and the rest of Ancient Greece. The conquests of...

After Alexander the Great added Egypt to his conquests, he went on a long, perilous journey to meet the ancient Siwa Oracle where he...

For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians have been trying to locate Alexander the Great’s Tomb, which remains one of the world’s greatest mysteries...

The efforts of Alexander the Great and the first President of modern Greece Ioannis Kapodistrias to employ Hellenic civilization for the good of humanity...

Alexander the Great died at age 32 after falling ill with a high fever following a night of heavy drinking. Twelve days later, the...