A new Netflix series about the life of Alexander the Great, which includes scenes of him with a male lover, has faced criticism from some Greek officials, and some historians say that although the ...

Alexander the Great's empire spanned much of the known world, but historians are still debating whether he knew about the ...

Experts have identified a site in northwest Turkey as that of the Battle of the Granicus, a major victory for Alexander the Great. The defeat of the Persians in 334 B.C. at that location provided a ...

Israeli archeologists may have discovered the first-ever tomb of a woman known as a "hetaira" to Alexander the Great's army in Ancient Greece. A hetaira, or courtesan, was an "esteemed escort," said ...

The ancient Greek ideal of World Unity is manifested in the conquests of Alexander the Great aiming to unite the world ...

Over 2,300 years ago, a 20-year-old man was crowned king in a sprawling palace in Greece. He went on to build an empire that stretched to modern-day Afghanistan and left a legacy felt today. His name ...

An ancient tunic beleived to belong to Alexander the Great was found in the Royal Tombs of Vergina in Greece. Alamy Stock Photo What a Great find. New archeological research has uncovered a piece of ...

Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Researchers used X-ray analyses to determine the occupants inside a trio of royal tombs in Greece. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Alexander the Great was one of history’s greatest generals, but his father—Philip II—was no slouch either. His rule gave rise to Macedonia and its ...