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Alexander the Great

Five Ancient Greek Mysteries that Remain Unsolved

Ancient Greek history is one of the most intensely studied periods of human history, and yet a multitude of mysteries associated with this enigmatic civilization remain unsolved. Of course, modern archaeologists and historians have a wealth of sources to work...

Search for Alexander the Great’s Tomb in a Bizarre Tale of Intrigue

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 even to this day. A recent effort to find it has become an acclaimed documentary that...

The Unbreakable Bond of Alexander the Great and His Horse, Bucephalus

Bucephalus, the majestic black horse with a white star on his brow, is one of the most famous horses in history. His fame and popularity across generations is linked to that of his rider and companion, Alexander the Great. The...

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...

From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra: Unraveling the Ptolemaic Dynasty

Cleopatra VII Philopator is one of the most famous figures of antiquity, but few people are familiar with the fascinating history of her ancestors. The Ptolemaic Dynasty, to which she belonged, was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, one of the...

Could This Ancient Greek Fresco Be The Inspiration for Virgin Mary Depictions?

A discovery in Aigai, Greece sparked intrigue among art historians and theologians alike. It was a 4th-century BC fresco known as the "Madonna of Aigai." This ancient Greek depiction bears striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of Virgin Mary...

Parthian Battery: The Mystery of the 2,000-Year-Old Energy Source

The Parthian Battery is one of the most fascinating inventions of the ancient world preceding by two millennia the batteries we use today

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...

Perseus: The Last Greek King of Ancient Greece

Perseus of Macedon was the last Greek king of Ancient Greece before it came under Roman rule, following the defeat in the Battle of Pydna

Alexander the Great’s Romance: The Story of the Illuminated Codex

The "Romance" of Alexander the Great is a unique illuminated manuscript on his life and was the most widely-read romance in the Middle Ages as it was translated into thirty languages. The original version was composed in Ancient Greek sometime...