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"It is a lovely thing to live with great courage and die leaving an everlasting fame."
- Alexander The Great

At the age of 33, most of us are just getting started on trying to make a difference in the world. Alexander the Great, on the hand, conquered a good part of the world and died at the age of 33.

Homer, Aristotle, and Oracles Inspired Alexander to his Greatness

A review of Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy: The Timeless Lessons of History's Greatest Empire Builder by Partha Bose.

The University of Colorado at Boulder offer classes in literature, culture, and thought of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

"This will be the manner of the Kings... he will take your daughters for perfumers..." (I Sam 8:13-14)

Whether the war actually occurred or is the flights of Greek poets' fantasies is not entirely clear.

Understanding the cultural differences in the ancient world and current times help the reader have a rich understanding of the text as well as the history that shaped the current world.

An essay about the similarities and differences between Ancient Greece and Egypt

The J. Paul Getty Villa in Malibu, California is an excellent museum filled with artifacts from ancient Rome and Greece. It's not an ordinary museum, because it's a replica of a villa from the ash-covered town of Pompeii near Naples, Italy.

A review of the discovery of the Ancient Rama Empire of India and the implications of technology existing thousands of years ago

The Dr. Eli Borowski collection of exquisite ancient Greek gold jewelry - exhibition held at the Bible Lands/Jerusalem, Israel.

Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian King who tried to conquer the world, has been played by such luminaries as Richard Burton and Colin Farrell in epic motion pictures. But few know that the glorious conqueror was also played by none other than William Shatner.

Alexander the Great in Art and History.

The untimely death of Alexander the Great was one of the most important events of the ancient world and had great implications for the rest of world history...

When Alexander the Great murdered his childhood friend Cleitus the Black, the concerns of the Macedonian old guard came to their culmination, and the Macedonians' reduced role in Alexander's army were made explicitly clear.

Alexander was the greatest military genius of all time. He holds the record for owning more land than anyone else in history.

A review of Oliver Stone's film on the life of Alexander the Great.

An average girl's thoughts on an above average Director's movie about Alexander The Great.

This paper examines some of the important differences between the three characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey. It discusses their relationships with their families and loved ones, the way that they lead their armies, as well as their view of the gods.

A history and recipe for delicious rice pilaf....it's exciting.

A brief examination of the ancient Greek concept of honor as it is displayed in the Iliad. If you have never read the Iliad, read it! This is just a small glimpse of the culture of ancient Greeks.

In Homer's "The Iliad" and Virgil's "The Aeneid," the epic heroes Achilles and Aeneas are each gifted with a mighty sword.

If you've never read The Iliad by Homer and always wanted to know more about it, this is a great find for you! This paper researches The Iliad through The Remnant Trust's version by Alexander Pope in 1715.

John Edwards, the former Senator not the medium who claims to talk to the dead, recently demonstrated that he is a strategic genius on a level with Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great.

Alexander, the Great (336-323 b.c.e)He was most likely the greatest conqueror of the ancient world.

An essay comparing The Iliad with the play Agamemnon, as well as the book Beowulf.

This essay concerns the history of the ancient Hebrews following the conquest of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. The occupation of Palestine by the Seleucid Empire and the revolt of Judas Maccabeus are also addressed.

The Library of Alexandria was established at the beginning of the 3rd century BC at the urging of Alexander the Great during the reign of Ptolemy II of Egypt.

In the Iliad, the characters Odysseus and Akhilleos have very different understandings of the Greek words timé and areté, thanks to personal and cultural feelings about them.

The Roman Empire and the Egyptian Empire contributed a lot, but they were not the largest empires. So what empire was?

Of all the lost treasures of the world, the systematic and wanton devastation of the greatest sanctuary of knowledge in the ancient world, the Alexandrian Library, is the most stupendous of losses.

If you're an Indiana Jones fan, you're probably also a fan of the Sinbad movies. Never saw the Sinbad films produced by Ray Harryhausen? If you love George Lucas & Steven Spielberg's Indy, you'll love Sinbad - here's why.

When throwing rocks wasn't enough to win a conflict, the answer was to throw bigger rocks further.

On March 15th in the year 44 BC Julius Caesar was killed by a coterie of disgruntled senators. Caesar's death seemed, at the time a preservation of republican principles, but really was the single most important event in ushering in the imperial age.

Wealthy Victorians grew lemon trees indoors as a sign of prestige and used the lively scented plants as a way of keeping their large estates smelling fresh at all times.

This essay is a response to Lawrence Birken's, "What is Western Civilization?" The History Teacher 25, no. 4 (1992): 451-461.

Hanukkah! No matter how you spell it (Hanukkah, Hannukah or Chanukah), let's celebrate it! Often misunderstood as the "Jewish Christmas," Chanukah is not a major holiday in the Jewish calendar, but one that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

A quick history including many of the social aspects of this great empire. Includes references to many other empires to fully tell of the history.

It is a journey to get through the film industry, but John Ray has conquered this obstacle. This article is an exclusive interview that shares his story as well as advice for fellow aspiring actors.

History began when the Sumerians invented writing. The dissemination of knowledge through Muslim conquest, the Crusades and the Mongol Invasions kindled the Renaissance. How will I-University and Wikipedia revolutionize the world?

Some insight into the historical events of the 1930's purges in the Soviet Union.

After coming under the rule of Alexander the Great's successors in 323 BCE, Palestine was infiltrated with all the paraphernalia of "enlightened" Greek culture. Yet as appealing as an inter-cultural synthesis is, Greek insults to Jewish religion doomed their imperial rule.

A look at the importance of Alexander The Great's victory at the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 B.C.

Only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still stands today. That is the Great Pyramid of Giza. All the others were destroyed long ago. One of the most impressive of the Ancient Wonders, however, was probably the Colossus of Rhodes.

The Iron Maidens are an all-female tribute to the music and live spectacle of Iron Maiden. Each band member took the time to answer a few questions about life in a tribute band, how the band came together and what they set out to accomplish in music.

The Battle of Actium in 31 BC brought an end to the Roman Republic and the pharaohs of Egypt. This battle is a watershed moment in human history.

News Flash - Celebrities are not far superior to you and me! They have foibles, phobias and fears common to mortal man! Before you start hob-nobbing with celebrities review this vital research and avoid making the mistake that would get you banned from their next big party.

Biblical reference to the alliance of Phonecia to Ancient Israel telling of barter and trade.