The ancient artwork was uncovered during excavations at Pompeii in the 19th century. Now, researchers are conducting a long, ...

The Battle of Gaugamela, fought on October 1, 331 BCE, stands as one of the most significant military engagements in ancient history. Alexander the Great, leading his Macedonian forces, faced the vast ...

Since his death in 323 BCE, the world has been obsessed with Alexander the Great ... to the location of the Battle of Issus in modern-day Anatolia, where he first beat Darius.

Archaeologists have uncovered the long-lost site where Alexander the Great achieved his first major victory in battle. It took place against the ... The Persian ruler Darius was warned not to ...

There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?

Here’s how it works. Researchers may have finally identified the site where Alexander the Great fought the Battle of the Granicus against the Persian Empire. The site is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) ...

Alexander the Great established himself as Emperor of Asia and urged his generals to marry Persian women in the Susa weddings.

Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BC. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Alexander was educated by the philosopher Aristotle.