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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 ...
The most feared weapons of the ancient world didn’t necessarily break the mold when it came to battlefield innovation. In some cases, these were perfectly in line with the weapons used by other ...
Start with Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded by Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great). Wander through the well-preserved ruins of a Greek theatre, Roman forum ...
A fused tibia consistent with a severe leg injury and a skull exhibiting trauma near the right eye ... Marble bust thought to depict Philip II of Macedon. Credit: Richard Mortel / CC BY 2.0 / ...
Lyncus was first settled in the 7th century B.C. after the kingdom itself was conquered by King Phillip II of Macedon in 358 ... we don’t have Philip II, Alexander’s father, nor do we have ...
King Philip II of Macedon, and other members of his family. However, one of the biggest historical mysteries is the location of Alexander the Great's long-lost tomb; many theories exist ...
This kingdom was conquered by Philip II of Macedon, Alexander’s father, in 358 BC. According to a statement from Humboldt Polytechnic University, recent excavations at Grandiste have revealed a far ...
Alexander the Great’s father, Philip II of Macedon had at least seven wives ... Things got personal when Atahualpa made a cup out of one of his brother’s general’s skull. The Spanish conquistadors ...
Marble bust thought to depict Philip II of Macedon. Credit: Richard Mortel / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons In 342, Phocion organized aid to Megara, bringing it into alignment with Athens. In 341, he ...