Alexander the Great brought bananas, parakeets, cotton, and sugar from India to Europe, as well as crucifixion from Persia.

The daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes, Roxana was known for her beauty and intelligence. She married Alexander in 327 BCE during his campaign in Asia. Their union was a romantic and political ...

Alexander the Great established himself as Emperor of Asia and urged his generals to marry Persian women in the Susa weddings.

Also, the Reading and Allentown symphony orchestras will be in concert, and the annual West Reading Ice 'n Spice Festival will take over Penn Avenue.

Your wanderlust wonder list for 2025: the 25 coolest places to travel - From Okinawa to Sarajevo to yes, Devon — by raft, ...