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The Fascinating History Of Vergina, The Ancient Town Where Alexander The Great’s Relatives Were Entombed
Vergina, Greece is a small, unassuming town in modern times, but it played a crucial role in the ancient world as Aigai. Then ...
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How Alexander the Great Halted Mutiny with a Powerful Speech
At Opis, Alexander the Great confronted a mutiny of his army, caused by simmering tensions between the Macedonians and ...
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How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world | CNN
Paying respects: The Macedonian empire's ceremonial capital was Aigai, where today you can visit the tomb of Alexander's father, Philip II. Wirestock, Inc./Alamy Stock Photo.
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Has the lost ancient Macedonian capital city of Lyncus been discovered? - MSN
However, the site near the Macedonian village of Crnobuki, has turned out to be of far more historical significance. Archaeologists believe they’ve found the city of Lyncus.
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Macedonia Refuses Name Change, Means It's Stuck Outside EU and NATO - Business Insider
Macedonia was on the cusp of changing its name to North Macedonia — but a referendum on the issue failed to pass Sunday because of low turnout. ... who founded the Macedonian Empire around 300 BC.
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Macedonia: What's in a name? – DW – 01/25/2019
The name is thought to have been popularized at the end of the 18th century, referring to either the ethnic diversity of Alexander's vast empire, or the ethnic mix of Ottoman Macedonia.
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How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world | CNN - CNN International
Paying respects: The Macedonian empire's ceremonial capital was Aigai, where today you can visit the tomb of Alexander's father, Philip II. Wirestock, Inc./Alamy Stock Photo.