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Alexander the Great: Ruler of Courage

Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedonia or the ruler of most extraordinary courage, was a Macedonian monarch who overthrew the Persian empire, led Macedonian soldiers to India, and laid the framework for the Hellenistic world of territorial kingdoms. Having already been the subject of incredible legends during his lifetime, he became ...

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Alexander the Great.

Myth or Truth? The Headless Race

Can you believe there could have been a “headless race” in history? They were usually gentle in nature, but could also be fearless warriors. It was even said that Alexander the Great did not invade China for fear of the headless race located further in East Asia. Yet, such a feared race mysteriously disappeared in ...

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Alexander the Great’s Conquest of the Persian Empire

Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander of Macedonia (356-323 BCE), overthrew the Persian empire, carried Macedonian arms to India, and laid the foundations for the Hellenistic world of territorial kingdoms. Alexander the Great fought three major battles against the Persian Empire: the fight of Granicus, the battle of Issus, and the ...

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The Battle of the Granicus