Alexander was born in Pella ... overlord of Asia Minor and pharaoh of Egypt became 'great king' of Persia at the age of 25. Over the next eight years, in his capacity as king, commander ...

Before battling the mighty Persians, Alexander the Great paid homage at the tomb of the greatest Greek warrior of the Trojan ...

Alexander the Great is one of the most famous names in history - but why? Our 60 second primer introduces you to one of history's greatest military commanders, whose conquests dazzled subsequent ...