Alexander the Great forged one of the largest empires of ancient history. But his early death, aged 32, ensured that it came ...

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 ...

Alexander the Great and Cyrus the Great both share the role of featuring in important Jewish prophecies. What exactly do ...

The Asian campaign of Alexander the Great had an unexpected impact on the economy of Macedonia and the rest of Ancient Greece ...

Philip has been regarded as a minor figure in ancient history, remembered primarily as the father of Alexander the Great. But Philip was a colossus in his own right, a brilliant military leader ...

However, perhaps the most able ones can be found not from examining modern history, but by looking back into the throws of ancient times. Alexander the Great Alexander’s prowess in strategic warfare ...

Dr David Lonsdale told Making History: Alexander III (356-323 BC) was certainly the most successful general in the classical era. Many argue he was the greatest military leader in history.

Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.

Artifacts found at the site date the city back to Alexander the Great’s lifetime, though some experts suggest humans may have occupied the area as early as the Bronze Age. The ancient city might ...