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When Alexander the Great founded a settlement at the junct
The most celebrated of all ancient Romans almost met a watery end before he’d made his big splash in the vast ocean of history. In 75 BC, Julius Caesar – then in his mid-20s and yet to establish himse
What the West owes to the ancient world
After exploring the Ionian, Gwynneth and Andrew Page wanted more challenging sailing. They opted to join a flotilla exploring the Saronic Gulf
Uncover the all-conquering Hun king whose nomadic horde terrorised Rome
With its Roman mosaics, grand stately homes and baroque city gates, this small Maltese city preserves traces of its ancient history
The powerful Greek city-state overreached itself and saw its influence decline as it failed to integrate conquered territories
