The Battle of Issus, fought in 333 BC, was one of the most pivotal moments in ancient history. On one side stood Alexander the Great, the young and ambitious king of Macedon, leading his army of ...

When Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in A.D. 79, it preserved a mosaic showing Alexander the Great defeating Persian king ...

If ever a work of art merited comparison with epic poetry, "The Battle of Issus" is it. Albrecht Altdorfer's depiction of the moment in 333 B.C. when Alexander the Great routed Darius III for ...

WHY: This elaborate chess set depicts the historical Battle of Issus. Crafted by the hands of a master jeweller who spent more than 14,000 hours over 10 years on it, the chess set pays meticulous ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information Historia is an international, peer-reviewed journal focusing on Greek and Roman antiquity. Original articles feature research on ...

As expected, like many expensive chess sets out there, a large number of precious stones can be found in this masterpiece. In addition to the pink rhodonite and green malachite that comprise the ...

Whether you’re into fantasy books or videogames, there’s a novelty chess set out there for every type of nerd. This set, currently for sale from M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans, is perfect for ...