Alexander had a love-hate relationship with his father, King Philip II of Macedonia. While at times he appeared to be the clear heir, polygamy, exile, and an assassination made Alexander's path to ...

Vergina, Greece is a small, unassuming town in modern times, but it played a crucial role in the ancient world as Aigai. Then ...

When King Antiochus died in 164 BC, the Jews regained some religious rights. In 142 BC, the Jews were given their religious and political freedom by King Demetrius II. They were free for 79 years.

How Queen Elizabeth II clashed with Prince Philip over the televising of her coronation. By ED HOLT. Published: 02:25 EDT, 2 June 2025 | Updated: 07:52 EDT, 2 June 2025 ...

More than 450 years ago, King Philip II of Spain decreed Madrid — a somewhat sleepy mountain town in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula — the capital of his empire.

The King has shared a touching tribute to the late Prince Philip for Father's Day -dedicating the post 'to all dads everywhere'. Charles, 76, posted a black and white throwback snap of the former ...

Archaeological Site of Philippi. The remains of this walled city lie at the foot of an acropolis in north-eastern Greece, on the ancient route linking Europe and Asia, the Via Egnatia.Founded in 356 ...

Of Lucifer (or Lucifero), neither his birthplace nor birthdate is known, though it is estimated around 290 A.D. In fact, we have no information about his life until he appears in history in 354, ...

In pole position was the Regale of France, a vast ruby donated by the king, Philip II. Iron grilles were later erected round the shrine, to prevent pilgrims touching – or stealing – the jewels.