Articles related to "Macedon"



Mount Macedon - Playground of the Privileged
A tour of the Macedon Ranges area, incorporating Hanging Rock.
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What is Macedon?
Definition of the glossary term Macedon
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Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
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The Hellenistic Agora
While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity.
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Visit Hanging Rock in Woodend, Australia
Known worldwide as the mysterious setting of Joan Lindsay's haunting novel, Picnic at Hanging Rock, this fascinating rock formation is also famous in geological circles.
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Downfall of the Macedonian Phalanx
Often credited solely to the strength of the Roman Legion, the Macedonian phalanx lost its mastery of the ancient battlefields through poor leadership, unwise changes to
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The Army of Alexander the Great
With the assassination of his father King Philip II, Alexander of Macedon inherited the most effective military machine of the ancient world.
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The State Of Victoria, Australia
The state of Victoria, Australia can be divided into 13 zones each brimming with an great range of things to do, see and experience.
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Eumenes of Cardia Part 1/2
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
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Melbourne a Great Wine City
Most large Australian wine companies have vineyards in this state but the scene is dominated by small and medium vineyards and winemakers.
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The Macedonian Phalanx
One of history's finest heavy infantry units, the Macedonian phalanx dominated ancient battlefields from the 350s to 198 B.C.E. Used properly, it was almost unstoppable.
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The Purchase of Bucephelus
Alexander the Great was arguably one of the greatest military geniuses of all times. He is often depicted astride his magnificent charger, Bucephelus
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A Personal Essay on Ancient Greece
A personal look at what made Ancient Greece a great civilization.
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Eumenes of Cardia Part 2/2
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
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David Gemmell, Master of Adventure
This week I cover the works of Fantasy author David Gemmell.
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A Background on Albania
Albania is a little-known formerly communist country in the Balkans with a unique culture and an ancient and often tragic history dating back to one thousand BC.
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Melbourne Surrounds, Australia
There's more to Melbourne than meets the eye; take a day trip out of the capital to discover what else the Australian state has to offer.
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Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
Based on the popular novel by Joan Lindsey and adapted for the screen by Cliff Green, Peter Weir's Picnic At Hanging Rock remains one of the great mysteries.
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The Classical Athenian Agora
At the height of Athens' power and prominence, the Athenian Agora stood as a symbol of commerce, politics, law, and art.
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Werribee and Geelong, Australia
Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, sits just south west of Melbourne, the state's capital, and is within easy reach on a day trip, as is the popular Werribee Zoo.
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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great, the last track of the 1986 album Somewhere in Time, is a perfect rock opera by Iron Maiden, and indeed one of the best rock opera songs.
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Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth was a very important city among the Greek city-states, controlling a most of the communications and passage of trade ships and merchants in its heyday.
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Religious Influence In Ancient Greece
In a world where gods walked the earth, the mortals with whom they co-existed left nothing to chance. For the Ancient Greeks, everything happened for a reason.
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The Thespians at Thermopylae
The Spartans were not the only Hellenic soldiers present at Thermopylae, nor the bravest. History tells of the 700 Thespians, overlooked by popular culture.
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Vintage Boy Baby Names & Name Meanings
Shunning trendy names, many parents are reviving classic names for their babies. These 10 baby boy names, along with their meanings, have stood the test of time.
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Cicero Part 4/4: Murder Most Foul
Cicero's governorship, the civil war, and his murder
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