In the Roman period, writers including Arrian and Plutarch composed biographies of Alexander ... They’re by no means always ...

Alexander was born in Pella ... overlord of Asia Minor and pharaoh of Egypt became 'great king' of Persia at the age of 25. Over the next eight years, in his capacity as king, commander ...

In the Roman period, writers including Arrian and ... But Cartledge also says Alexander was a great propagandist. Two thousand years on, we still largely believe ‘his’ side of the story.

The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they ...

When Alexander the Great died in 323 B.C., 13 years after building ... statue and other signs of ancient quarters from the right period point to a very promising location. "I am at the crossroads ...

Alexander the Great is remembered today for his military ... as well as stories and myths that became popular in the medieval period. The most iconic and impressive example of the former is ...

An historical film that follows the life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king that united all ancient Greek tribes and led them against the vast Persian Empire. Alexander conquered most of ...