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I agree with Marcus. Another example of a face that is highly recognizable from his sculptures is Antinous. He was Hadrian's lover from ancient Rome, and you can recognize that face instantly. It is not a stylized version. It is obviously what he looked like. Alexander must have been a handsome and ...

Brown hair and bug-eyes! Yech. What an awful depiction. I prefer his sculptures.

Ha! Good one. Yes, some of these people don't know how good they had it!

I am very excited to read about how all of you came to be here at this site. It is fascinating how most of you learned and became obsessed with him through novels. I wish I was taught his story in school. Unfortunately, they were hung up on the American Civil War. (yawn) Thanks, all of you, for your...

I find it absolutely intriguing that a young man who lived so long ago can still bring so much excitement to so many. Obviously on a huge scale. There really will never be another like him. Certainly not from our age and time. I also found him through 'Fire from Heaven', so long ago. But, it was ama...

Hey- there's nothing wrong with eunuchs! Read CRY TO HEAVEN by Anne Rice. She'll change your mind!

Why did any of you begin to read and become fascinated with this man? I know my own reasons, but I find it amazing that he is still, after centuries, the subject of so many people's interest. Let's go- why and when did some of you fall for him? (pardon the expression.)

Orgies? No kidding? Men, women, or mixed? This could re-write history- Did you read it in some tabloid? Was Elvis there? (just kidding)

You think he wanted to best his father? He certainly outshone Philip.

The Iliad (his bible) and the gods. (oh, and Hephaestion)

A decent Alexander book? You hate all of the ones out there?

I was wondering when someone would notice the battle lines. It's his old war zone. I guess that area is destined to be fought over.