Experts have identified a site in northwest Turkey as that of the Battle of the Granicus, a major victory for Alexander the Great. The defeat of the Persians in 334 B.C. at that location provided a ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Experts have identified a site in northwest Turkey as that of the Battle of the Granicus, a major victory for Alexander the Great. The defeat of the ...

Colin Farrell said the most dangerous scene he’s ever had to perform in during his acting career was in 2004 action-war film “Alexander,” in which he starred as Alexander the Great alongside costar ...

Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the ...

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