Macedonian Conquest of the Achaemenid Empire

From the grand palace of Persepolis to the decisive battle site of Gaugamela, Alexander III Great ushered in a period through unprecedented change across the ancient world. His determined campaign upon the Achaemenid Empire saw the collapse of one the most notable the greatest empires of its era. The campaign was characterized by a blend using mili

read more

The Blood on the Walls of York: The 867 Siege

In the year of 867, City found itself under siege by a brutal force. Norse invaders, led by the ruthless warlord, Björn Ironside, descended upon the city walls with vengeance. The defenders of York, led by King Ælle, fought valiantly but were ultimately defeated by the invaders' superior numbers and weapons. Throughout the long siege, the city w

read more