New: alexanderthegreatAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krsteemzzanhive-183959hive-180932hive-166405uncommonlabhive-185836photographyhive-183397hive-150122hive-144064bitcoinhive-188619lifehive-101145krsuccesshive-103599hive-124908hive-139150hive-184714hive-165987hive-106183TrendingNewHotLikerssbedwards (47)in ancienthistory • 5 months agoThis modern city was founded by Alexander the GreatAlexander founded a lot of cities during his campaign, and he named most of them Alexandria. In 330 BCE, he destroyed a Persian fortress in Arachosia, a Persian satrapy (like a province) near its…ricecakeonfire (41)in ancienthistory • 5 years agoThe Western Tradition - Episode 7 - Alexander the GreatEpisode 7 of 52 "Alexander's conquests quadrupled the size of the world known to the Greeks." Release date: 1989 Produced by: WGBH Boston Covering the ancient world through the age of…djimpulse (43)in silver • 5 years agoAlexander The Great hand pourJust an update on one of my latest pours for a customer. He wants a polished face with antiqued background. Here is the product in the early stage. I'll post pics of the reverse on the next post.…steemlota (42)in story • 6 years agoজীবন থেকে নেয়া একটু শিক্ষণীয় গল্পমৃত্যু শয্যায় মহাবীর আলেকজান্ডার তার সেনাপতিদের ডেকে বলেছিলেন,'আমার মৃত্যুর পর আমার তিনটা ইচ্ছা তোমরা পূরণ করবে। আমার প্রথম অভিপ্রায় হচ্ছে,শুধু আমার চিকিৎসকরাই আমার কফিন বহন করবেন। আমার ২য়…kennkg40 (25)in alexanderthegreat • 6 years agoLast wishes of Alexander the Great...When you see a man selling handkerchiefs and still sweating profusely in traffic, it tells you that possession is not the same as ownership! Your life belongs to God; you are only having it but you…barber78 (68)in quote • 7 years agoAn army of sheep led by a liondrk11 (38)in skopje • 7 years agoStatue of Alexander the Great in SkopjeStatue of Alexander the Great at Macedonian Square, Skopje Steepshot IPFS IOS Android Webturkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #12source 325-323 BC The retreat west But Alexander divides his army: The fleet is to drive along the coast to the mouth of the Euphrates, he himself wants to take the land with an army of more…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #11source 326-325 BC The Indian adventure For Alexander, the main thing now is to set a natural eastern border for his newly won empire. The ocean, which according to ancient ideas should…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #10source 330 BC - The murder of Darius Alexander decides after his stay in Susa to conquer the remaining residences. But unexpected difficulties lurk in the Persian highlands: the important…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #9source Militarily, the Macedonians may have won an overwhelming victory at Issus, with many more to follow in the years to come. However, the legacy of the defeated lived on in the victors…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #8source What she expected there exceeded her wildest expectations: not only had the Persian war chest fallen into Alexander's hands, but so had the royal family that Darius had traditionally…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #7source The new situation offered advantages and disadvantages for both sides: the Persians cut off the return route for the Greeks and were able to put them to battle at will. Alexander, on…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #6source For his part, Darius used the time to gather new allies. This time he wanted to face his opponent personally. Alexander, who had not only made friends by his aggressive policies…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #5source The Persians had a much better starting position before the beginning of the battle. They were protected from encircling by the steep bank of the river, and Alexander's troops were…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #4source For a few generations, the fragile peace had lasted until Alexander's father, Philip II, ushered in a new era of military confrontation. Supposedly it was revenge for the atrocities…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #3source In the spring, Alexander arrives in Gordion. According to legend, he smashes through here the Gordian knot, whereupon, according to an old oracle saying he should rule over all of Asia.…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #2source 334 BC BC: Departure to Persia The fact that Alexander is not planning a short expedition to Asia is already evident in his plans. He has mobilized a good 35,000 foot troops, plus about…turkish-trail (65)in tr • 7 years agoAlexander the Great with reference to Asia Minor and beyond #1source After the death of his father, 20-year-old Alexander consolidates his rule. In the spring of 334 BC, he sets off with 40,000 men to attack the great enemy in the east: the Persian king…truthseekernews (51)in archaeology • 7 years agoThe Tribe of Dan are Ancient Greeks, Ancestors of the Danes (Denmark) and the Irish - Part 1 of 2Alexander the Great ancient coin found in Ireland from around 100 BC. Proof, ancient Greeks werein Ireland from time of Alexander the Great (350BC). The Tribe of Dan are Ancient Greeks…
