The Week: Alexander of Macedon's masterstroke: A little trick, and an empire falls
In the 16th instalment of ‘Tactics & Tactitians’, we examine the tactic Alexander of Macedon employed in his greatest battle ...
Alexander the Great in battle on his horse, Bucephalas © Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in little more than a ...
MSN: Philip II of Macedon may be best known as Alexander the Great’s father—but he was also so awe-inspiring that even the Spartans feared him
You know Alexander the Great, but he wouldn't be anything without his dear old dad, King Philip of Macedon. Born into the bloodthirsty Macedonian royal family, Philip survived the game of thrones to ...
Philip II of Macedon may be best known as Alexander the Great’s father—but he was also so awe-inspiring that even the Spartans feared him
Greek Reporter: All the Wars of Alexander the Great in a Single Video
Alexander the Great fought numerous wars across the ancient world, securing a place in history as one of the greatest generals of all time.
Naija Gist - Latest: When Greeks were less fond of Macedon king
To modern Greeks, Alexander the Great is an integral part of their rich heritage -- one of history's greatest conquerors who toppled the hated Persian Empire. But ancient Greek city-states, who spent ...
Ruled 336-323 b.c. Alexander is depicted wearing an elephant’s head on a 4th-century coin. There, Alexander was interred in at least two tombs in different locations, the more notable of which ancient ...