Alexander the Great
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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.
How did Alexander the Great die?
By Owen Jarus published
Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.
Alexander the Great quiz: How well do you know the famous king and conqueror from the ancient world?
By Laura Geggel published
How much do you know about Alexander the Great?
Secrets of Alexander the Great mosaic revealed after 1st-of-its-kind analysis
By Laura Geggel published
There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?
Lost site of Alexander the Great's famous battle against ancient Persians discovered in Turkey
By Owen Jarus published
Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.
What if the Persians had defeated Alexander the Great?
By Owen Jarus published
The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.
'Purple tunic' from royal tomb belonged to Alexander the Great, scholar claims — but not everyone agrees
By Owen Jarus published
A fragment of cloth found in a royal tomb in Greece decades ago might be the remains of a tunic once worn by Alexander the Great, a new study claims.
'I nearly fell out of my chair': 1,800-year-old mini portrait of Alexander the Great found in a field in Denmark
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The miniature bronze portrait depicts Alexander the Great with his wavy hair and crown of ram horns.
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