The Sacred Band came to an end in 338 BCE at the Battle of Chaeronea, after Philip II of Macedon and his son, Alexander, and their troops triumphed over Thebes.

Archaeologists have finally solved that mystery; they made a major finding relating to Philip II and Alexander the Great.

It was in Aigai that King Philip II of Macedon was assassinated in 336 B.C.E., launching the reign of his son, Alexander the Great. And it’s in the modern-day town of Vergina that archaeologists have ...

How Alexander the Great's daddy issues reshaped the world Alexander had a love-hate relationship with his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. While at times he appeared to be the clear heir ...

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 new study challenges the long-held belief that the tomb of Philip II of Macedon lies within the Great Tumulus at Vergina, Greece.

Analysis of remains from the Tomb of Persephone in the Great Tumulus of Vergina indicates they do not belong to Philip II of Macedon or his wife.

Archaeologists uncovered an ancient lost city in North Macedonia that may be Lyncus, the capital of a once-thriving civilization conquered by King Philip II in 358 B.C.

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

Her marriage to Philip II solidified his power base during the formative years of his reign. While historical records about her personal life are sparse, Phila’s prominence highlights the importance ...