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Selected Writings
Introduction Alexander the Great is one of the most renowned figures in world history. Born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, in 356 BC, he was the son of …
Crossing the Hydaspes We stood before the mighty Hydaspes River, a vast stretch of water in the heart of India. The river was wide and swift, and the rain had …
There was never a ruler quite like Queen Amanirenas. I had the honor of standing by her side, witnessing her courage, wisdom, and unrivaled strength. Queen Amanirenas wasn’t just a …
Throughout human history, I stand unparalleled, a young prince from Macedonia who toppled the largest empire of the day. As I sack Persepolis and sit atop the throne of King …
The Hittite Empire, with its roots buried deep in the cradle of civilization, stands as one of the pivots on which the entire history of the Levant and Mesopotamia turns. …
My tale begins amid the ash and ruin of Mycenae, once a beacon of Bronze Age might, now a fallen kingdom. I, a scribe and sailor in the city’s heyday, …
Humanity has always been resilient, we have almost been wiped from existence before and I have no doubt the Gods will try again. The Toba Eruption, almost snuffed us out …
In the ancient Near East, you could rarely escape the specter of warfare. It was as much a part of life as the floods or the seasons. Yet, nothing prepared …
In the dim light of dawn on October 1, 331 BC, as the rosy fingers of Eos graced the horizon, I, Alexander of Macedon, stood perched atop a gentle rise. …
The roots of humanity, there’s nothing that captures me more than the Stone Age. Picture a time when humans roamed the Earth and the technology of the time was new …
In the Valley of Oaxaca There is something fascinating about delving into the old cultures of the world. One of my favorite civilizations is the Zapotecs who thrived in the …
The Punic Wars were a series of three wars waged by the ancient states of Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC. These wars and the brutality of …