What is the origin of the ancient Macedonians? What does ancient Greek history and legend have to say about this?

Greece argues that Macedonia is an intrinsic part of Hellenic heritage. The ancient capital of Aigai is close to the modern Greek town of Vergina, while Alexander's birthplace is in Pella.

This article was originally published with the title “ Pella: Capital of Ancient Macedonia ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 215 No. 6 (December 1966), p. 98 doi:10.1038 ...