New evidence suggests that the battlefield lies in northwestern Turkey. The battle marked the start of the 21-year-old ...
The battle—which occurred in 334 B.C.—is considered "one of the most pivotal moments" in world history, one archaeologist said.
BCE, Alexander the Great won his first victory against the Persian Achaemenid Empire in his campaign to conquer Asia Minor. The Battle of Granicus was the first of thre ...
Customs, flavors and rituals linking food to the sacred and divine had an enormous upheaval during the time of Alexander the ...
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 ...
Alexander the Great, former King of Macedonia, is regarded as one of the greatest military leaders in history as he was undefeated in combat.