The turbulent relationship between Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II of Macedon, was one of the most complex and layered family ... Their bond resembled their contrasting personalities, ...
Macedonian gold stater from the reign of Philip II, 359-356 BC. O: Head of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving a racing biga. Credit: Mark Cartwright, World History Encyclopedia, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 The ...
The palace was the ceremonial hub for the Macedonian dynasty, and Alexander was crowned here following the assassination of his father, Philip II. There are dozens more sites around the globe ...