Since his death in 323 BCE, the world has been obsessed with Alexander the Great, who set out from his kingdom of Macedon (in modern-day Greece) at the age of 20 to conquer the mighty Persian Empire.

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working his way across the Deep South until he landed at Galveston during the last days of the Texas Republic.

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Plus, it’s a great place to pick up some decorating tips. Want to know how to make your living room look like it belongs to a 19th-century Texas tycoon? The Fulton Mansion has got you covered. History ...