From the grand palace of Persepolis to the decisive battle fields of Gaugamela, Alexander the Great ushered in a period through unprecedented change across the ancient world. His fierce campaign upon the Achaemenid Empire resulted in the fall of one of the greatest empires of its era. The conquest was defined by a combination using military brillia
A Blood on the Walls of York: The 867 Siege
In the year of 867, Yorkshire found itself under siege by a brutal force. Scandinavian invaders, led by a ruthless warlord, Björn Ironside, descended upon the city walls with vengeance. The defenders of York, led by King Ælle, fought courageously but were ultimately overwhelmed by the invaders' superior numbers and skills. After the long siege,