Latest about Alexander the Great
Has Aristotle's Tomb Been Found? Archaeologists Doubt Claims
No human remains or inscriptions were found at the tomb claimed to possibly belong to Aristotle.
Alexander the Great's Father Found — Maybe
A skeleton with a tell-tale knee injury may belong to Alexander the Great's father, Philip II. But a decades-old debate about the identity of these bones won't go down without a fight.
Philip Who? A Gallery of Mystery Bones
An intractable debate in archaeology centers on whether burned bones in an ancient Macedonian tomb belong to Alexander the Great's illustrious father or his mentally disabled half-brother.
Bones with names: Long-dead bodies archaeologists have identified
While history records the exploits of kings and queens, archaeologists mostly dig up anonymous common people -- with a few exceptions.
Ancient Receipt Proves Egyptian Taxes Were Worse Than Yours
A recently translated ancient Egyptian tax receipt shows a bill that is (literally) heavier than any American taxpayer will pay this year — more than 220 lbs. (100 kilograms) of coins.
Cavers Find Ancient Hoard of Coins and Jewelry in Israel
While spelunking in northern Israel, cavers stumbled upon a hidden stash of ancient coins and jewelry from the era of Alexander the Great, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced.
What If Alexander the Great Left His Empire to One Person?
What if Alexander had left his kingdom to one person? Would his empire have expanded, or at least continued to stay together despite its incredible size? Probably not, historians say.
