Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group/Getty Images In fact, says Briant, there’s a simple reason why, 2,000 years on, we talk about Alexander but not Cyrus the Great, who founded the ...

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous generals of the ancient world. By the age of 32 he had conquered a massive empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan.

author of "Alexander the Great" (Overlook Press, 2004), told Live Science. Compounding the difficulty is that there are no clear images of the tomb that could guide archaeological searches ...

Now, researchers are conducting a long, intensive analysis Sonja Anderson Daily Correspondent A famous Roman mosaic depicting Alexander the Great is revealing ... “The image of Alexander ...

Using a non-invasive method of analysis, researchers have discovered that the pieces making up the famous Pompeii mosaic of Alexander the Great came ... landmark in the image: a lone tree.

In 333 BCE, near the small Pinarus River along the modern-day borders of Turkey and Syria, a fierce battle took place between the forces of Alexander the Great and the Persian king Darius III.

By 1600 b.c., less than one in 20 bones found at sites in the Levant typically come from pigs, and most of those appear to be ...

"So, you have to take everything with a large pinch of salt," Cartledge, author of "Alexander the Great" (Overlook Press, 2004), told Live Science. Compounding the difficulty is that there are no ...

Alexander the Great’s military accomplishments have immortalized his image in history, but his physical appearance has long been a topic of curiosity and debate. In this article, we explore the many ...

Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images / Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images In 2005, he enjoyed a banner year. Alexander led the league in rushing yards in carries (370), rushing yards (1,880 ...

Provost for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), ...