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     Istanbul Archaeology Museum Statue of Alexander the Great Mid 3rd C BCE Magnesia ad Sipylum 3631

 

     Alexander the Great knew a thing or two about image. He wore his hair reddish-blonde in his younger years, but when it came time to impress his newly conquered Persian Empire, it was off the to hairdresser to get some luxuriant black curls. Now, we're learning more about his wardrobe...

https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/purple-tunic-from-royal-tomb-belonged-to-alexander-the-great-scholar-claims-but-not-everyone-agrees

     If you want a wild ride back to 331 BC with an ambitious actor looking to really get to know Alexander the Great -- and I mean really get to know him -- check out Alexander and the Butcher. There's a preview elsewhere on this site, or just click your way to glory:

https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Butcher-Chris-Riker-ebook/dp/B0D7PKZHJN

 

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