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Not only did Alexander have unfinished business with Darius in Asia, I highly doubt that Alexander would have abandoned his plans (albeit perhaps personal plans) to conquer the entire Persian Empire and become lord of Asia. Many believe he kept pushing east to conquer the lands as far as Ocean, the ...

I would love to get my hands on it as well. I'm highly interested in any detailed research on Alexander, besides the full-scale biography. There needs to be more studies like this that take an in-depth look at certain parts of Alexander's life. Mr. Chugg has done this now with two parts of Alexander...

I'm wondering if there is a book that exists, ancient or modern, that tells the entire story of Heracles? Almost like a biography, but a collection of all the myths surrounding him, written in a single book.

He was good at fighting, and clearly enjoyed it more than anything else, but he used it to evade responsibility. This was a failure to grow up. In many ways he was a perpetual adolescent; his superstition, impulsiveness, carelessness with money, extravagant grief over the death of Hephaistion, unwi...

After speaking with my ancient history professor, he suggested that it was quite common for emperors, royalty, and other highly regarded individuals to be shown with a winged being (male or female) carrying them into the sky. It was supposed to hint at their divinity, being taken up to the gods. Wha...

Thanks for the reply Karen, I was anxiously waiting for the first response. It is interesting when you actually list them, the different interpretations of his life. And I firmly believe that everyone has their own perception of Alexander, whether they're ancient or modern; it's inescapable. Trying ...

That would be quite diminishing to Philip's person if he were suggesting Nike was responsible for the victory, instead of himself. And I too think it must be a goddess. There are many deities that are sometimes shown with wings, but the one that seems most plausible to me is Nemesis, the goddess of ...

Nike would seem fitting, and nothing too out of the ordinary. But it strikes me odd that there is another figure beside the winged person. And it looks like the winged person is helping them. I suppose it could portray Nike suggestively helping Philip with the victory. And as for Achilles, I would t...

What are some examples of the most common generalized conclusions about Alexander's personality, character, and objectives? I'm wondering which famous authors you think of and their basic view of Alexander. Just list some names and a short summary. Example: -Tarn and his theory of Alexander's 'Broth...

Does anyone know what is on the chest-piece of Philip's armor? It's hard to make it out from the picture here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Philip_II_of_Macedon_CdM.jpg (click picture to enlarge) But it looks like a winged person (a god?) of some kind helping or holding another person laying o...

According to Wikipedia it is a combination of the "Persian phrase Mahi khoran " or "fish-eaters ( Mahi = fish + khor = eat)." Although it is from Wikipedia, it could be one possible explanation. Another website, Livius.org is listed as the source. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mak...

Has anyone here ever attempted an actual symposium? Not just a somewhat "civilized" drinking party, but an actual event with a small amount of folks, getting together to discuss various topics. I have been kicking around the idea and there are many that are interested. Even a few of my his...

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First of all sorry if this got your hopes up; that was not my intention. But I just graduated from college with a history degree and now plan on going to grad school for film. I am obsessed with Alexander the Great, as many of you are, and would one day love to make a movie about his life. It would ...

I don't remember hearing anything about Alexander in either elementary school OR high school. It wasn't until I got to college that I was exposed to him and really became interested in him. I was originally an engineer major but changed my degree to history after becoming obsessed with Alexander! Th...