Throughout human history, I stand unparalleled, a young prince from Macedonia who toppled the largest empire of the day. As I sack Persepolis…
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Warfare and Battles
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In the ancient Near East, you could rarely escape the specter of warfare. It was as much a part of life as the…
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In the dim light of dawn on October 1, 331 BC, as the rosy fingers of Eos graced the horizon, I, Alexander of…
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Hannibal’s March to History Watching the seasoned general and one of the greatest military minds of his time, I always knew Hannibal would…
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March toward Babylon: As we approached the Heart of Persia, I knew that I was on the brink of catching Darius. His army…
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Standing atop a near by hill, I witnessed a pivotal moment in ancient history unfold. The Battle of Chaeronea. It was a clash…
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Aftermath of Issus It was during the autumn of my victorious march. After the Battle of Issus, I beheld the walls of Tyre…
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A Symphony of Bravery In the early morning haze, as the sun timidly peeked over the mountains, a battle of legendary proportions unfolded…
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The Fall of the Western Roman Empire
Introduction The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE marked the end of the Ancient World and the beginning of the…
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Introduction The Battle of Marathon was a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history. An epic clash fought between the Athenian army and the…
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