Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia ... overlord of Asia Minor and pharaoh of Egypt became 'great king' of Persia at the age of 25. Over the next eight years, in his ...

In 356 BC, a legend was born in a kingdom to the far north ... of course, grow up to be Alexander the Great. Alexander was brought up on stories of Homer’s heroes from the Trojan Wars.

The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander the Great. Located in the ancient city of Aigai, the palace is a site ...