Tagged “Alexander the Great”
Browse Tagged “Alexander the Great” from the Canadian Macedonian Heritage Society archive, library and community collections.
Bucephalus - A Short Film by Alexander Vasolla. CMHS Premier
The short film Bucephalus, directed by Alexander Vasolla, is a poignant animated work that debuted in 2003 at the premiere of Milcho Manchevski’s feature film Dust. This CMHS (Canadian Macedonian Historical Society) presentation, preserved in their archives, uses a unique visual style to explore the legendary bond between Alexander the Great and his famed stallion, Bucephalus. Plot and Visual Summary The film opens with a narrative hook: by 326 B.C., Alexander of Macedon has reached the edges of ...
A Lecture on Alexander the Great with Prof. Michael Keathly
On January 7, 1992, the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society (CMHS) hosted an inaugural lecture series featuring Professor Michael Keathly, whose archaeological presentation emphasized the distinct cultural identity and "radiance" of ancient Macedonia through a detailed analysis of its art and artifacts. The event was introduced by Dr. Lillian Petroff, who framed the evening as a vital intellectual exercise for the community's future, while Chris Paliare provided a contemporary context by chronicling the civil liberties struggle surrounding the wreath-laying ceremony at the Alexander the Great statue on Toronto’s Danforth. Complementing these views, Tom Yaneff offered a unique historical perspective by linking the spread of Christianity to the Macedonian-influenced Koine language and the Dead Sea Scrolls, collectively creating a program designed to bridge ancient heritage with the modern preservation of Macedonian identity in Canada.
