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Great Battles
Macedon, led by King Philip II, had come to dominate
Around midday, off the coast at Actium in western Greece, two great fleets met in a confrontation that would decide the fate of the Roman world. Octavian, adopted heir of Julius Caesar, led a discipli
Hall of Fame
Should ancient Athens serve modern progressive causes?
Where to learn about athletic prowess around the world
Professor Peter J Miller discusses which ancient sporting traditions have continued into our modern world and which have been lost to time
Inside History
