Alexander the Great was one of history’s greatest generals, but his father—Philip II—was no slouch either. His rule gave rise to Macedonia and its impressive army. Although archaeologists have known ...

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In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered the final resting place of Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great, along with several key figures of the royal Macedonian family. For ...

Alexander had a love-hate relationship with his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. While at times he appeared to be the clear heir, polygamy, exile, and an assassination made Alexander's path to ...

The restored Nebet Tepe archaeological complex in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was officially opened on March 20. The restored site reveals the ancient history of Plovdiv, dating back more than 7,000 years.