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People in History: Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great, born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, is one of history's most renowned and influential figures. He was a brilliant military strategist, a charismatic leader, and a visionary conqueror who left an indelible mark on the ancient world. His life and accomplishments have inspired countless books, films, and studies, making him a time...

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Priscus at Attilla's Court

Priscus was a Greek historian and diplomat who visited the court of Attila the Hun in 448 AD. He wrote a detailed account of his visit, which is one of the most important sources of information about Attila and the Huns. Priscus's account of his visit to Attila's court is full of fascinating details. He describes Attila's appearance, his mannerisms...

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Alexander The Great Movie - Discussion Board

The "Alexander the Great Movie - Discussion Board" is a platform or forum where individuals gather to discuss various aspects of movies, particularly those that focus on the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, the ancient Macedonian king and military genius. These discussion boards provide a space for movie enthusiasts, history buffs, and fa...

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Vergil's Dido: Ancient Paths through Text and Image

A multimedia path [People in History]...

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WWW-VL History Central Catalogue

This is the central catalogue for the WWW-VL network of indexes to Historical materials on-line. It is intended for general public use, but its coverage and selection of sites concentrates on creating a facility useful for those pursuing historical research on-line. [People in History]...

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The Land of Genghis Khan

National Geographic Society [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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King Darius

In 521 BC Cambyses, the King of Persia, dies and the person who takes over his job is named Darius. Many of the smaller cities that made up the Persian Empire thought that King Darius and his huge army were invincible. They were so afraid that they listened to his commands and never disobeyed him. [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Cleopatra : A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World

The Art Institute of Chicago [People in History] [Tools and Searches]...

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Pontius Pilate

Non-Christian authors (Tacitus, Philo, and Flavius Josephus) mention not only his name but also many details concerning his person and his rule....

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Herod the Great

Herod I (the Great) was son of Antipater and made king by the Romans in 40 B.C. He managed to keep hold of his throne in the face of the many changes in the government at Rome....

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