After the passing of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E., the generals that succeeded him fought one another for control of the empire he left behind. One of the most brutal episodes of this ...

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Vintage illustration of Colossus of Rhodes one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek sun-god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes, on the Greek ...

Rhodes is a Greek island rich in history, offering much more than beautiful beaches. Begin your exploration in Rhodes Old Town, which features attractions like the Palace of the Grand Master, ...

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While holidaying in Rhodes, an Athenian war hero becomes involved in two plots to overthrow the tyrannical king: one from Rhodian patriots, and the other from sinister Phoenician agents.