Philippi was established in 356 BC by the King of Macedon, Philip II, on the site of the Thasian colony of Crenides near the head of the Aegean Sea. It developed as a “small Rome” with the ...

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Recent excavations at the Archaeological Site of Philippi in northwestern Greece are reshaping our understanding of this UNESCO World Heritage site. They reveal that the city remained inhabited much ...

Starting out as a Roman statesman and military leader, Augustus used his cunning and political leverage to become the first … ...

Alexander died without having ever lost a battle, and while his empire soon splintered ... And east of Aigai, past ...

The excavations have provided new data about the multifaceted history of Philippi after the 6th century CE, overturning previous assumptions that the city was abandoned during this period. "During ...

Recent archaeological excavations in Philippi have unveiled impressive findings, shedding light on the hidden “secrets” of the ancient city. Among the discoveries are a large public building, public ...

Archaeologists in Philippi, the ancient city steeped in history and shrouded in intrigue, have just revealed a series of exciting new discoveries. While implementing a fire safety system ...

What are the best battle royale games? Each one of these multiplayer games revolves around one core idea: lots of players go in, and only one can leave. Battle royale is a violent, unpredictable ...

Alexander died without having ever lost a battle, and while his empire soon ... (which was named for Alexander’s half-sister) is Philippi, renamed by Philip after he conquered it.

Archaeologists in Philippi, the ancient city steeped in history and shrouded in intrigue, have just revealed a series of exciting new discoveries. While implementing a fire safety system, workers ...

A Philippi man was arrested last week after allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant.Jeffrey Wilson, 33, of Philippi, was arrested on Jan. 31, 2025, for delivery of ...