Articles related to "Alexander The Great"
A History Written in Stone
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
• olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
A short introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks.
• olympic games • alexander the great • plato • minoans • mycenaeans
Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
• alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
• alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
• alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
• alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman
Alexander the Great Died of Typhoid Fever
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
• alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
• alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Part I
A recent project in the Middle East which has captured world attention is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. Borne out of the desire to recreate the famous library founded by the succesor to Alexander the Great the library is an ambitious project for both the city of Alexandria and the country of Egypt...
• alexandria • egypt • great library • alexander the great
A recent project in the Middle East which has captured world attention is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. Borne out of the desire to recreate the famous library founded by the succesor to Alexander the Great the library is an ambitious project for both the city of Alexandria and the country of Egypt...
• alexandria • egypt • great library • alexander the great
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan had an empire which stretched from China to the Caspian Sea, and everyone within these lands feared his name.
• genghis khan • temujin • caspain sea • romans • alexander the great
Genghis Khan had an empire which stretched from China to the Caspian Sea, and everyone within these lands feared his name.
• genghis khan • temujin • caspain sea • romans • alexander the great
Portraits of Alexander the Great
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
• alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
• alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
The Palace of Persepolis
Persepolis was one of the great Persian temple complexes until it was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
• persepolis • persian palaces • achaemenid art • audience relief • persian empire
Persepolis was one of the great Persian temple complexes until it was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
• persepolis • persian palaces • achaemenid art • audience relief • persian empire
The Real Cleopatra
Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is well deserved.
• cleopatra • rome • egypt • roman history • egyptian history
Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is well deserved.
• cleopatra • rome • egypt • roman history • egyptian history
What is Macedon?
Definition of the glossary term Macedon
• macedon • philip ii • alexander the great • macedonian • romans
Definition of the glossary term Macedon
• macedon • philip ii • alexander the great • macedonian • romans
Book review: Warfare in the Classical World by John Warry
This "encyclopaedia of weapons, warriors and warfare in the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome" offers a wealth of information in an impressively accessible format.
• wargamer • war gamer • wargaming • war gaming • book review
This "encyclopaedia of weapons, warriors and warfare in the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome" offers a wealth of information in an impressively accessible format.
• wargamer • war gamer • wargaming • war gaming • book review
Eumenes of Cardia Part 1/2
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
• eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
• eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Goddess-Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
• cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history.
• cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
The Battle of Issus
As told by Arrian from a pro-Macedonian point of view, the Battle of Issus was a swift, violent attack from which the Persian leader ran like a coward once defeated.
• battle of issus • alexander the great • macedonian • arrian • darius
As told by Arrian from a pro-Macedonian point of view, the Battle of Issus was a swift, violent attack from which the Persian leader ran like a coward once defeated.
• battle of issus • alexander the great • macedonian • arrian • darius
The Hellenistic Agora
While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity.
• hellenistic • ancient history • classical • macedon • macedonian
While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity.
• hellenistic • ancient history • classical • macedon • macedonian
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
One of the grandest tombs in all of history, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was well deserved of its place as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
• seven wonders of the ancient world • mausoleum at halicarnassus • anatolia • mausollos • artaxerxes mnemon
One of the grandest tombs in all of history, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was well deserved of its place as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
• seven wonders of the ancient world • mausoleum at halicarnassus • anatolia • mausollos • artaxerxes mnemon
The Silk Road
What we call the silk road is actually a network of "legs" in a long journey which at its hieght could transmit goods from Northern China to the British Isles.
• silk road • silks • trade • caravans • persian
What we call the silk road is actually a network of "legs" in a long journey which at its hieght could transmit goods from Northern China to the British Isles.
• silk road • silks • trade • caravans • persian
The Tale Of Jack Alexander
An American folk tale especially written for today.
• folk tale • bible • lesson • energy • sand
An American folk tale especially written for today.
• folk tale • bible • lesson • energy • sand
What is the Hellenistic Period?
Definition of the glossary term Hellenstic Period
• hellenistic period • alexander the great • ptolemy • battle of actium • hellas
Definition of the glossary term Hellenstic Period
• hellenistic period • alexander the great • ptolemy • battle of actium • hellas
A Personal Essay on Ancient Greece
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
• homer • iliad • pythagoras • euclid • thucydides
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
• homer • iliad • pythagoras • euclid • thucydides
Babylon at the Louvre: A Preview
"Babylon" is a special exhibition that describes the history, culture and legends of the ancient East Eastern city and empire through 400 artifacts from 13 countries.
• art museum traveling exhibitions • babylon • ancient mesopotamian babylonian art • ancient near eastern art archaeology • hammurabi
"Babylon" is a special exhibition that describes the history, culture and legends of the ancient East Eastern city and empire through 400 artifacts from 13 countries.
• art museum traveling exhibitions • babylon • ancient mesopotamian babylonian art • ancient near eastern art archaeology • hammurabi
Greek Art Special Exhibitions
Four museum special exhibitions describe the development of Greek art from the Neolithic Cycladic Islands through the origins of the modern Hellenic state in 1830 A.D.
• greek art museum exhibitions • cycladic minoan classical byzantine art • greek painting sculpture decorative arts • macedonian royal coins currency numismatics • type role portrait
Four museum special exhibitions describe the development of Greek art from the Neolithic Cycladic Islands through the origins of the modern Hellenic state in 1830 A.D.
• greek art museum exhibitions • cycladic minoan classical byzantine art • greek painting sculpture decorative arts • macedonian royal coins currency numismatics • type role portrait
Jan Lievens: A Preview
More than 130 paintings, drawings and prints are included in the exhibition "Jan Lievens: A Dutch Master Rediscovered" at three art museums in 2008 and 2009.
• traveling art museum exhibitions • jan lievens • a dutch master rediscovered • 17th-century dutch paintings drawings prints • dutch baroque art
More than 130 paintings, drawings and prints are included in the exhibition "Jan Lievens: A Dutch Master Rediscovered" at three art museums in 2008 and 2009.
• traveling art museum exhibitions • jan lievens • a dutch master rediscovered • 17th-century dutch paintings drawings prints • dutch baroque art
Mummy Dearest
The North Carolina Museum of Art and the British Museum have teamed up to present seldom seen artifacts from one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
• cairo museum • british museum • north carolina museum of art • "temples and tombs: treasures of egyptian art from • temple at soleb in nubia for amenhotep iii
The North Carolina Museum of Art and the British Museum have teamed up to present seldom seen artifacts from one of history's most mysterious civilizations.
• cairo museum • british museum • north carolina museum of art • "temples and tombs: treasures of egyptian art from • temple at soleb in nubia for amenhotep iii
Pompeii and the Roman Villa
Artifacts and works of ancient Roman art, many never before exhibited in the United States, comprise "Pompeii and the Roman Villa..." at the National Gallery of Art.
• art museum exhibitions • pompeii and the roman villa • art culture bay of naples • national gallery of art • roman art
Artifacts and works of ancient Roman art, many never before exhibited in the United States, comprise "Pompeii and the Roman Villa..." at the National Gallery of Art.
• art museum exhibitions • pompeii and the roman villa • art culture bay of naples • national gallery of art • roman art
Silk Road Cities: Merv
In 1221 Jenghiz Khan put an end to one of the greatest cities in the Arab world, home to Omar Khayyam, second in stature only to Baghdad and now a World Heritage Site.
• merv • ancient merv • silk road • turkmenistan • central asia
In 1221 Jenghiz Khan put an end to one of the greatest cities in the Arab world, home to Omar Khayyam, second in stature only to Baghdad and now a World Heritage Site.
• merv • ancient merv • silk road • turkmenistan • central asia
The Massive Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
• the colossus of rhodes • statue of helios • seven wonders of the ancient world • conquest of alexander the great • ptolemy of egypt
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek god Helios which stood beside the harbor at Rhodes, welcoming locals and travelers alike.
• the colossus of rhodes • statue of helios • seven wonders of the ancient world • conquest of alexander the great • ptolemy of egypt
The Middle East Before Islam
The Middle East has been the source of numerous pagan religions, and the birthplace of four monothesistic religions.
• alexander the great • macedonia • anatolia • oriens • sunrise
The Middle East has been the source of numerous pagan religions, and the birthplace of four monothesistic religions.
• alexander the great • macedonia • anatolia • oriens • sunrise
THE ORNAMENTAL APRICOT
Apricot trees are among the most ornamental of the fruit trees. By choosing a dwarf variety suited to your area, you can enjoy delicious tree-ripened apricots.
• fruit trees • apricots • george wasington • thomas jefferson • dwarf fruit trees
Apricot trees are among the most ornamental of the fruit trees. By choosing a dwarf variety suited to your area, you can enjoy delicious tree-ripened apricots.
• fruit trees • apricots • george wasington • thomas jefferson • dwarf fruit trees
The Pharos at Alexandria
Built to be a navigational aid into Alexandria's Harbor, the Pharos at Alexandria might have served a dual purpose.
• pharos • pharos at alexandria • alexandria • alexander the great • egypt
Built to be a navigational aid into Alexandria's Harbor, the Pharos at Alexandria might have served a dual purpose.
• pharos • pharos at alexandria • alexandria • alexander the great • egypt
The Temple of Artemis at Ephasus
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
• temple of artemis at ephasus • seven wonders of the ancient world • ancient architecture • goddess diana • chersiphron
Finally completed after four attempts, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is one of the most storied of all the seven ancient wonders.
• temple of artemis at ephasus • seven wonders of the ancient world • ancient architecture • goddess diana • chersiphron
Wine, Worship & Sacrifice Exhibit
"Wine, Worship, and Sacrifice: The Graves of Ancient Vani" presents spectacular golden artifacts from Colchis, the home of Greek mythology's fabled Golden Fleece.
• traveling art museum exhibitions • wine worship and sacrifice • golden graves of ancient vani • ancient art • colchis
"Wine, Worship, and Sacrifice: The Graves of Ancient Vani" presents spectacular golden artifacts from Colchis, the home of Greek mythology's fabled Golden Fleece.
• traveling art museum exhibitions • wine worship and sacrifice • golden graves of ancient vani • ancient art • colchis
Greek Art: A Bibliography
Ancient Greek art and its archaeological record from prehistoric through Hellenistic times are covered in this select bibliography.
• ancient classical greek art books • cypriot art • aegean cycladic minoan mycenaean art • classical greek art • hellenistic art
Ancient Greek art and its archaeological record from prehistoric through Hellenistic times are covered in this select bibliography.
• ancient classical greek art books • cypriot art • aegean cycladic minoan mycenaean art • classical greek art • hellenistic art