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Was Alexander the Great really poisoned? Science sheds new light on an age-old question.
The young conqueror fell suddenly and fatally ill at an all-night feast. Now, a Stanford historian has found a potential culprit.
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Where Are They Buried? The Lost Tombs of History’s Iconic Figures
From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, the lost tombs of such historical figures continue to fascinate the public and ...
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How Alexander the Great Halted Mutiny with a Powerful Speech
At Opis, Alexander the Great confronted a mutiny of his army, caused by simmering tensions between the Macedonians and ...
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After Alexander the Great’s death, this Indian empire filled the vacuum
Making of an empire. As a bold young man, Chandragupta Maurya, the future king of the Mauryan Empire, allegedly offered some brash advice to Alexander the Great, who had crossed the Indus River ...
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The Fascinating History Of Vergina, The Ancient Town Where Alexander The Great’s Relatives Were Entombed
Vergina, Greece is a small, unassuming town in modern times, but it played a crucial role in the ancient world as Aigai. Then ...
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Why Alexander The Great’s Tomb Remains Elusive After 2,000 Years
For centuries, the location of Alexander the Great’s tomb has remained one of the most baffling and captivating mysteries in ...