From the grand citadel of Persepolis to the decisive battle ground of Gaugamela, Alexander the Great brought about a period through unprecedented change across the ancient world. His fierce campaign upon the Achaemenid Empire resulted in the destruction of one of the greatest empires at that time. The conquest was defined by a mixture of military s

In a year of 867, Yorkshire found itself under siege by a brutal force. Norse invaders, led by the ruthless chieftain, Ivar the Boneless, descended upon the city walls with fury. The defenders of York, captained by King Ælle, fought valiantly but were ultimately defeated by the invaders' superior numbers and tactics. Throughout the long siege, th