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10 Amazing Facts About Philip II of Macedon, the Father of Alexander the Great
Philip II of Macedon was born in Pella, Macedon in 382 BC and was the third son of King Amyntas III. He was held captive in Thebes as a teenager and it…
Ancient History
This Battle Paved The Way for Alexander the Great’s Incredible Career
While Alexander the Great is widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders in history, his father, Phillip II…
Ancient History
Ancient Warfare: 8 of the Greatest Warrior Cultures of Ancient Times
10,000 years ago, a group of rival hunter-gatherers fought on the shore of Lake Turkana in Kenya’s Rift Valley. The…
Warfare History
No Retreat, No Surrender: 5 Incredible Last Stands
The idea of the noble last stand is rooted in history and folklore. It is always enthralling to read tales…
Ancient History
Ancient Ocean Wars: 6 Incredible Naval Battles
The seas have always been used for the expansion of empires and the conquering of worlds. Even in the ancient…
Ancient History
Win the Battle, Lose the War: 6 of History’s Costliest Military Victories
A pyrrhic victory occurs when you achieve a win at such a high cost that it is virtually a defeat.…