What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great? The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians. LiveScience · Dec 21, 2024
Greeks Finally Get Thessaloniki Metro After Two-decade Wait Greece's second city Thessaloniki will unveil its new subway system more than a decade late on Saturday after the project was dogged by archaeological challenges and financial difficulties. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
'Purple tunic' from royal tomb belonged to Alexander the Great, scholar claims — but not everyone agrees A fragment of cloth found in a royal tomb in Greece decades ago might be the remains of a tunic once worn by Alexander the Great, a new study claims. LiveScience · Nov 8, 2024
The Great Mughals at the V&A review: an extravagant, exuberant and quite marvellous show 4/5 The exhibition is punctuated with showstopper pieces, one of the finest being a magnificent gold-hilted dagger and scabbard with no fewer than 1,685 rubies Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
From Ancient Rome to Persia, eunuchs often led armies and were powerbrokers of the ancient world When people think of eunuchs, someone like Lord Varys from Game of Thrones often springs to mind. Chubby, obsequious and a flatterer, he is involved in court intrigues and manipulates people and events behind the scenes. The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024
He's no Lionheart: It's Alex the Great's journey now Ten years after he fought for a world title, Alex Leapai Sr has tipped his hulking teenage son is poised to become boxing's next genuine heavyweight superstar. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
“Bruce Lee”: 39 People Who Were Much Younger When They Died Than People Actually Imagine 39 celebrities who passed away way earlier than most people realize, as per this online discussion. The post “Bruce Lee”: 39 People Who Were Much Younger When They Died Than People Actually Imagine first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Sep 5, 2024
Aristotle, Aelian and the giant octopus: the earliest ‘citizen science’ goes back more than 2,000 years If we want to research a subject, how do we do it? We could read about it in books or do experiments in a lab. Or another way is to find people who know something about it and ask them. The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024
“I thought you might like to do a little bit of singing!” Watch Bruce Dickinson play Iron Maiden classic Alexander The Great at a solo show in Greece It marks the first time Dickinson’s played an Iron Maiden song with his solo band in 22 years Metal Hammer · Jul 23, 2024
'I nearly fell out of my chair': 1,800-year-old mini portrait of Alexander the Great found in a field in Denmark The miniature bronze portrait depicts Alexander the Great with his wavy hair and crown of ram horns. LiveScience · Apr 22, 2024
32 astonishing ancient burials, from 'vampire' decapitations to riches for the afterlife Archaeologists have discovered lavish and grisly burials the world over. LiveScience · Apr 15, 2024
Exploring The Legacy Of 10 Legendary Military Leaders Explore the legacies of ten legendary military leaders, from Alexander the Great to George Washington. Top News · Mar 19, 2024
Wrong! X-Ray Finds That Remains Thought To Alexander The Great’s Father Is Actually His Brother Recent study disputes tomb identification, revealing Philip II of Macedon's location in Vergina. Zenger · Feb 22, 2024
Ancient Warriors: 10 Inspiring Military Leadership Lessons Discover leadership insights from historical military figures like Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, and Hannibal. Top News · Feb 21, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024 Alexander the Great Netflix show labelled ‘extremely poor-quality fiction’ by Greek minister Depiction of a romantic relationship between king and his general in Alexander: The Making of a God sparks furore
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 If you’re raging that ‘Netflix made Alexander the Great gay’, it’s time to learn some LGBTQ+ history For centuries, LGBTQ+ lives have been wiped from the record – February represents a chance to celebrate our contribution, says novelist Matt Cain
Top News · Jan 30, 2024 Archaeologists uncover ancient tunnel beneath Taposiris Magna temple ruins Archaeologists uncover a mysterious tunnel beneath the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, raising questions about its purpose and potential connection to Cle...
Top News · Jan 27, 2024 Archaeologists discover impressive ancient tunnel beneath Egyptian temple ruins Archaeologists uncover a remarkable tunnel beneath a temple in Taposiris Magna, Egypt. Its purpose remains unknown, raising speculation about the potential...
Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2024 Jade Mountain, St Lucia: a stay at the Caribbean's most iconic hotel Sitting high up on the hilltop, this award-winning hotel is an architectural feat which will delight foodies and divers alike. Elliot Wagland checks into the Caribbean paradise
Metal Hammer · Jan 4, 2024 "I didn’t recognise him straight away and my son said, 'Dad, that’s Brian Johnson!'" Nicko McBrain on playing the "stunning" Power Trip Festival, his stroke recovery and what's next for Iron Maiden Iron Maiden drummer and living legend Nicko McBrain opens up on a whirlwind 12 months
LiveScience · Dec 29, 2023 The most extraordinary archaeological findings of 2023 2023 was an outstanding year for finding ancient hoards, creating reconstructions and discovering burial.
PetsRadar · Dec 16, 2023 15 famous dogs you should know about From Hollywood actors to Instagram stars, how many have you heard of?
Bored Panda · Dec 14, 2023 30 Historic Treasures We 100% Know Exist But Haven’t Tracked Them Down "Almost all Homo Erectus Pekinensis remains in 1941" The post 30 Historic Treasures We 100% Know Exist But Haven’t Tracked Them Down first appeared on Bored Panda.
LiveScience · Dec 10, 2023 Science news this week: Space tomatoes and sacred baboons Dec. 10, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained.
LiveScience · Dec 7, 2023 Temple linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great discovered in ancient megacity in Iraq Archaeologists have discovered two temples, one buried atop the other, in the ancient megacity of Girsu in Iraq. One temple is linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great.