Alexander the Great died in Babylon in June 323 BC at just 32 years old. He had spent little more than a decade transforming the ancient world. His armies had defeated the Persian Empire, crossed Central Asia, reached India,...
The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes, known as the father of Cynicism, has become famous for his many interesting interactions, particularly with famous Greek leader Alexander the Great.
Diogenes the Cynic (also known as Diogenes of Sinope) lived against the norms...
Acclaimed stage and screen actor Christopher Plummer who died in 2021 played several Greek roles throughout his illustrious career.
The Toronto-born actor's career, spanning over six decades, took him from stage to TV to the silver screen. He won both...
The height of the Ancient Greeks has fascinated historians for centuries. Some imagine towering heroes, while others assume people were smaller than they are nowadays. The truth is a combination of myth and reality, and heights varied by region,...
Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western civilization.
These battles ranged from repelling foreign invasions and preserving Greek independence to expanding Macedonian power and transforming the political landscape of the Greek...
The ancient city of Troy was just as famous to the ancient Greeks as it is to us today. For this reason, people sometimes liked to visit the city. Alexander the Great is one of the figures on record...
Gujarat is one of the most prosperous states in India, with a talented diaspora, known for its business acumen, spread throughout the Western World. Gujaratis have played an important role in global trade from the Persian Gulf to the...
Dutch photographer and digital artist Bas Uterwijk has been shining a light on what iconic figures from history might have looked like in real life. One of his recent creations is Alexander the Great, the king of the ancient...
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...
