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Could a Purple Tunic from Vergina Have Belonged to Alexander the Great?

The discovery of a purple-dyed cotton “chiton” (tunic) in a tomb in Vergina, northern Greece, offers a link to one of history’s most legendary rulers.

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Paul Cartledge: Alexander the Great’s Tomb Lies Under the Sea

Cambridge University ancient historian, Professor Paul Cartledge, discusses his thoughts on the Netflix docudrama series about Alexander the Great, and the location of his tomb.

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A Bright New Home for Aigai’s Royal Splendors

A new state-of-the-art museum at Aigai, the capital of ancient Macedonia, explores the remarkable history of Philip II and the dawn of the Hellenistic age.

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Who Was Buried in the Ancient Tomb at Amphipolis?

Associated with the Macedonian dynasty of Alexander the Great, the monumental Kasta Tomb near Amphipolis remains shrouded in mystery. Who was buried there? We consider four possibilities.

The New Polycentric Museum of Aigai – Great Things to Come in the Homeland of Alexander

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By John Leonard

The New Polycentric Museum of Aigai – Great Things to Come in the Homeland of Alexander

Long known for its royal tombs and its renowned ill-fated king, Philip…

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The Universal Appeal of Ancient Macedonia

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By Tassoula Karaiskaki

The Universal Appeal of Ancient Macedonia

Historian Miltiades Hatzopoulos discusses his latest book about ancient Macedonia, the first…

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