The Worst Royal Wedding Nights in History
In the ideal world, wedding night is seen as the best night possible for the newly married couple. Unfortunately, this is not often the case, especially for royal couples. There...
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What was the Seleucid Empire? – Origin Story, Rise, Notable Accomplishments, and Fall
The death of one of history’s most famous conquerors, Alexander the Great, in 323 BC unleashed a bitter power struggle among his generals and successors (i.e. the Diadochi). It was...
Hellenistic Kingdoms: What were they and what were some of their notable achievements?
The rise and downfall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms began with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the birth of the powerful Roman Empire following the death...
Ptolemy I Soter: Biography, Military Campaigns & Accomplishments
Ptolemy I Soter is best known as the Macedonian nobleman and general who founded the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt, the same dynasty that famous Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII hailed from....
Philip II of Macedon: History, Facts & Accomplishments
Philip II of Macedon: Quick Facts Born: 337 BC Place of birth: Pella, Macedon (present day Pella, Greece) Died: 336 BC Place of death: Aigai, Macedon (modern-day, Vergina, Greece) Cause...