Alexander the Great

Philip of Macedon Facts

44 Facts Conquering Facts About Alexander the Great's Father, King Philip II of Macedon

King Philip of Macedon once demanded Sparta’s surrender. The Spartans’ response was so disturbing, it's impossible to forget.
November 28, 2024 Kyle Climans
Cyrus the Great Facts

Cyrus The Great, Father Of The Persian Empire

Cyrus the Great built an empire unlike the world had ever seen—but when fate finally caught up to him, it was unspeakably brutal.
October 21, 2024 Kyle Climans
Queen Olympias Facts

Sinister Facts About Queen Olympias, Mother Of Kings

Queen Olympias Facts. Queen Olympias was the most famous wife of a great king and the mother to Alexander the Great—and yet, that’s just the beginning.
September 10, 2024 Kyle Climans
Warrior King Facts

Chilling Facts About The Dark History Of Warrior Kings

Not all kings lounge in lavish palaces while letting soldiers do the dirty work. These warrior kings got into the muck and did it themselves.
September 10, 2024 Jamie Hayes

Epic Facts About Alexander The Great, The World Conqueror

Still renowned as the most successful general in history, Alexander literally changed the world, reshaping the lands he conquered in his image. But what kind of man does it take to do that?
August 9, 2024 Rachel Seigel
Ancient Civilizations Facts

Bizarre Facts About Ancient Civilizations

When Alexander the Great met with the ancient civilization of the Celts, he hoped they’d show their fear of him, but he was dead wrong.
July 22, 2024 Miles Brucker


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