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The Unbreakable Bond of Alexander the Great and His Horse, Bucephalus

Bucephalus, the majestic black horse with a white star on his brow, is one of the most famous horses in history. His fame and popularity across generations is linked to that of his rider and companion, Alexander the Great. The...

How Alexander the Great’s Army Horses Discovered Himalayan Salt

During their numerous conquests across much of the known world, Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalas led the elite Macedonian cavalry. According to one legend, they even discovered Himalayan salt, famous today for its  pinkish tint and its...

Alexander the Great Monument in Pakistan

It is about a two and a half hour drive from Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The closest town is called Jalalpur Sharif, in the Jhelum district. It is remote and isolated, yet it is an Alexander the Great monument. There are...

FYROM Denies Issuing Currency Featuring Alexander the Great

The Central Bank of FYROM denies having printed paper currency of 200 denars, featuring Alexander the Great riding his horse, Bucephalus. This false information was posted on certain Greek websites and was then published by news outlets in Skopje. FYROM Central Bank...