Samothrace, a small, rocky Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, has a storied past that belies its diminutive size.

According to an ancient Greek folk tale, Alexander the Great's sister, Thessalonike of Macedon, transformed into a mermaid.

Alexander the Great is one of the best-known figures in world history. He only lived until age 32, dying in Babylon. But ...

Artist’s impressions of the memorial for Queen Elizabeth II destined for St James’s Park in London have been revealed.

Queen Elizabeth II's memorial will open at St James's Park in 2026 featuring gardens, paths and a bridge inspired by her marriage to Prince Philip ...

Archaeologists working in North Macedonia have uncovered an ancient lost city which they believe to be Lyncus, a settlement dating back to the 7th century B.C.

A tomb found in 1977 was originally "conclusively" believed to contain the remains of Alexander the Great's son Alexander IV, elder half-brother Philip III, and his father Philip II. However, a ...

For years, it was speculated that the tomb might house the remains of historical figures such as Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great) or his wife Cleopatra. However, these theories ...

Eurydice’s son Philip II of Macedon conquered Lyncestis in the 4th century BCE, bringing the independent state into the Kingdom of Macedon.

Archaeologists once thought the site was an anti-Roman fortress. It's now believed to be Lyncus, the lost capital of an ancient kingdom.