Bucephalus
Ancient Greece
How Alexander the Great 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...
Greek News
Alexander the Great Monument in Pakistan
It is about a two and a half hour drive from Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The closest town is called Jalalpur Sharif, in the Jhelum district. It is remote and isolated, yet it is an Alexander the Great monument.
There are...
Europe
FYROM Denies Issuing Currency Featuring Alexander the Great
The Central Bank of FYROM denies having printed paper currency of 200 denars, featuring Alexander the Great riding his horse, Bucephalus.
This false information was posted on certain Greek websites and was then published by news outlets in Skopje.
FYROM Central Bank...