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Tomb built for Alexander the Great's best friend is aligned with winter solstice, study suggests
By Owen Jarus published
A tomb that may have been built for a close friend of Alexander the Great may be aligned with the winter solstice.

2,300-year-old gold ring found in Israel was likely buried by a betrothed girl
By Laura Geggel published
A gold ring with a red gemstone found in Israel dates to the Hellenistic period and may have been buried in a coming-of-age ritual.

Famous tomb said to hold Alexander the Great's father actually contains younger man, a woman and 6 babies, study finds
By Owen Jarus published
Ancient human remains in a famous Greek tomb can't be Alexander the Great's father after all, a scientific analysis reveals.

Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother
By Owen Jarus published
Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.

Archaeologists may have discovered the birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother
By Owen Jarus published
Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.

Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.

How did Alexander the Great die?
By Owen Jarus published
Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.

Alexander the Great quiz: How well do you know the famous king and conqueror from the ancient world?
By Laura Geggel published
How much do you know about Alexander the Great?
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