He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander ...
Sisygambis, the mother of Darius III, was said to have seen Alexander as a second son. - Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images In one memorable story, having defeated Darius (who fled ...
Unlike ancient conquerors who took rape and pillage as their right in victory, Alexander tended to stick to the latter and eschew the former. In one memorable story, having defeated Darius (who ...