Discover Eastern Europe's military history, from Mongol invasions to WWII's turning points, and the enduring legacy of heroes ...

Game of what? Apparently there’s some TV show called Game of Thrones which isn’t a chair-based quiz show at all, but a fantasy epic with swords and dragons and the like. The author of the ...

From ancient conquerors to modern revolutionaries, Iran has produced figures who've shaped history. Join us as we explore the most influential Iranians who've left their mark on politics, science, ...

Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, was born in 356 BCE to King Philip II and Queen Olympias. He was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle, who instilled in him a love for ...

Against a real leader—such as Alexander the Great or Genghis Khan, he, along with his supporters would be toast.

From the stone circles of the Neolithic through the glories of Rome and the Renaissance to the ravages of the world wars, Europe boasts a history of extraordinary richness. Alexander the Great, ...