The history of the Antipatrid family begins with Antipater
The history of the Antipatrid family begins with Antipater, a prominent general during the conquests of Alexander the Great.
The Macedonian Appreciation for Drinking
The Macedonian Appreciation for Drinking not only fostered social bonds through Bacchanalian revelry. Macedonians participated in symposiums.
The Argead dynasty was an ancient Greek royal lineage
The Argead dynasty was an ancient Greek royal lineage that played a central role in the history of Macedon.
Macedonian kings had several wives
Macedonian kings had several wives, a practice influenced by both political strategy and the need for securing a strong line of succession.
Macedon’s reputation for their drinking parties
Macedon's reputation for their drinking parties, known as symposia, captivated the imaginations of ancient Greece.
Macedonians controlled areas with a a lot of gold and silver mines
Macedonians controlled areas with a a lot of gold and silver mines. These mines not only shaped the economic landscape of the region.
Pella was the capital of ancient Macedon
Pella was capital of ancient Macedon and holds a prestigious place in history as the birthplace of Alexander the Great.