The city of Iskenderun, also known as Alexandretta, in todays Turkey, was originally founded by Alexander the Great.

One of the few virtues of the recent Netflix series on Alexander the Great was the prominent role given to his principal ...

The Governor of Shush has emphasized the importance of promoting the city’s rich cultural heritage and announced plans to ...

The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander ...

After becoming the King of Macedon at the age of 20 in 336 BCE, Alexander spent only two years in Europe. He defeated and ...

If you've finished watching the hit Vikings Valhalla, Netflix is making waves with a new historical series that's captivating ...

Over a 10-year period, fighting across modern-day Turkey, the Middle East, and as far away as Afghanistan and Pakistan, Alexander routed Persian king Darius III, taking the empire for his own. His ...

Over a 10-year period, fighting across modern-day Turkey, the Middle East, and as far away as Afghanistan and Pakistan, Alexander routed Persian king Darius III, taking the empire for his own.

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