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Articles by Nathan Hewitt
Described as the ‘Holy Grail’ of archaeology, the tomb of Alexander the Great has tempted and frustrated generations who have tried and failed to find it.
Alexander the Great’s achievements rested on those of his father. Who was Philip II of Macedon and how did he enable his son’s “greatness”?
The cause of Alexander the Great’s death remains one of history’s great puzzles. Let’s take a look at the most popular theories.
Scipio’s victory over Hannibal on the plains of Zama ended 17 years of war and set Rome up for its world-changing dominance.
A lone mummy, a ruined tomb, and a mystery that has plagued Egyptologists for 120 years: who was buried in KV55?
The story of how one boy rose from obscurity to greatness — once in life, and again in death. This is the story of King Tut.
A journey following Alexander the Great’s complicated and fascinating life and legacy as it was passed down by historians.
Ancient authors speak of seven incredible feats of human achievement which we call the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but what happened to them?