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Detail from Alexander sarcophagus, showing a scene of wild boar hunting. Despite the name, the sarcophagus was not made for Alexander the Great. Sidon, 4th century BC. Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

Colonel Alexander Hamilton, dressed in the uniform of the New York artillery during the American Revolutionary War. Painting by Alonzo Chappel, c. 19th century.

A bust of Alexander the Great, 2nd-1st century BCE. Said to be from Alexandria, Egypt. (The British Museum, London).

Alexander Ludwig as Bjorn Ironside from the TV series Vikings. Photo © The HISTORY Channel

A silver coin of Alexandria depicting Alexander the Great. Reign of Ptolemy I (366 BCE – 282 BCE). (British Museum, London)

The Hellenistic World (from the Greek word Hellas for Greece) is the known world after the conquests of Alexander the Great and corresponds roughly with the Hellenistic Period of ancient Greece...

Have you ever wondered 'who was Alexander the Great? What is Alexander the Great famous for? or At what age and how did Alexander the Great die? Well, if you have, then this is the...

City founder, natural leader and proud red head, here’s five shocking facts on the battle born Alexander the Great. For more historical facts and features, visit http://www.historyanswers.co.uk/ Or purchase...

Alexander the Great was the son of Philip II of Macedon and the man who started the hellenistic era during the 4th century BCE. After inheriting the Macedonian Empire when Philip II died, Alexander...

Hephaestion was a member of Alexander the Great's personal bodyguard and the Macedonian king's closest and lifelong friend and advisor. So much so, Hephaestion's death would bring the young king to tears. From 334 to 323 BCE Alexander...