The Unsung Foundation of Alexander‘s Conquests: Philip II‘s Logistics Revolution
The story of Alexander the Great is popular and well-known. In his lifetime this Macedonian changed the whole nature of the ancient world, forming…
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Perdiccas: The Would-Be Successor to Alexander the Great
Love him or loathe him, Perdiccas was bold. The former lieutenant of Alexander the Great was brutal, scheming, and audacious.
In the…
Pax Romana: The Golden Age of Ancient Rome
The Pax Romana (“Roman Peace”) spanned from 27 BC to 180 AD and brought peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a turbulent period…
The Passion and Power of Empress Josephine: A Historian‘s Perspective on Her Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most powerful men in history, as he commanded a sprawling empire covering most of continental Europe. Yet behind…
The Parthenon Marbles: A Monumental Debate Over Cultural Heritage
The Parthenon in Athens was built almost 2,500 years ago in 438 BC.
Built as a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, it was later converted…
Emmeline Pankhurst: The Indomitable Champion of Women‘s Suffrage
Emmeline Pankhurst, a prominent British political activist and Women’s Rights campaigner, is known for her unwavering dedication to the cause…
The Enigmatic Picts: Unraveling the Mystery of Scotland‘s "Painted People"
Throughout history, the Picts have been enigmatic figures. Regarded as everything from savage warriors to a semi-mythical race of forest-dwellers,…
Slippery Business: The Surprising Role of Eels in Medieval England
Eels aren’t exactly commonplace in Britain today. Save for the odd eel pie shop in London, and the famous Eel Pie Island in the Thames,…
Paddy Mayne: The Fearless SAS Legend and Notorious Loose Cannon
This article is an edited transcript of SAS: Rogue Heroes with Ben Macintyre on Dan Snow’s History Hit, first broadcast 12 June 2017. You can…
The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar, the "King of Cocaine"
In the annals of criminal history, the name Pablo Escobar looms large. A charismatic and ruthless Colombian drug lord, Escobar rose from humble…