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Why Alexander the Great won every battle: New theories on his death and the location of his tomb
Columbia Professor Richard A. Billows, in his book Before and After Alexander, sheds light on unseen aspects of the legendary conqueror’s life, revealing fresh insights into his romances and the theft of his treasure
From the Venus de Milo to the Danish Mermaid – When the female breast turns from art into porn
A 3,500-year-old story – The timeless question resurfaced in public debate after Denmark decided to remove the Great Mermaid, a 14-ton bare-breasted statue, as sexist – Art, eroticism, and pornography clash in a battle where the winner triumphs by a breast’s length
In Northern Greece the world’s first theme park for Alexander the Great
The "Alexander Theme Park" will have, according to him, indoor and outdoor areas and will be ideal for family entertainment, but also combining education
Angeliki Kottaridi: Philip II, a top politician, equal to Alexander the Great—He built a State from nothing, the Macedonians did not exploit anyone
"We must look at and research the Hellenistic world," states archaeologist and director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Imathia, Angeliki Kottaridi, in an interview marking the 20th anniversary of Proto Thema. She shares her vision for an institute dedicated to studying the Macedonian contributions to the world
They cleaned and sanitized the iconic statue of Alexander the Great in Thessaloniki
A municipal crew also cleaned the pedestal on which it stands to keep it well-maintained
Genghis Khan, his conquests, and the formation of his empire – How he compares to Alexander the Great
The Childhood Years and His Rise to Power – The Unification of the Mongol State – The Conquests and Massacres of the Mongols – An Evaluation of the Life and Actions of the Illiterate Genghis Khan
Archaeological discovery: The unknown “Alexandria” on an island in Kuwait
The recent discoveries on Failaka Island, at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, confirm the presence of the Macedonians there, who, recognizing its strategic importance, turned it into a Greek military outpost – The new findings and the conclusions of Greek archaeologists
Alexander, before he became great: From his birth to the battle of Chaeronea
The "significant" events on the day of Alexander's birth - His first teachers - The years spent with Aristotle - How he tamed Bucephalus? - The first signs of his military genius in Thrace (340 BC) and at Chaeronea (338 BC)
