562K views · 4.6K reactions | Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) Location: Near modern-day Mosul, Iraq Fought between: Alexander the Great of Macedonia and Darius III of the Persian Empire Outcome: Decisive victory for Alexander the Great, leading to the fall of the Persian Empire #AlexanderGreat #darius #macedonia #history #persianempire @sıkı hayranlar | History Arena | Facebook

129K views · 103 shares | Islamic State militants have occupied Iraq's second biggest city for more than two years. Now, Iraqi fighters are trying to take Mosul back. | USA TODAY | Facebook

60K views · 969 reactions | 24 hrs in the (former) Capital of ISIS - Welcome to Mosul, Iraq. A place of great food, friendly people, and modern reconstruction. As an American I feel more safe here than I do in the streets of where I grew up in San francisco! We are here exploring Iraq trying to break all the misconceptions of this very safe and culture rich country! | Wil Dasovich | Facebook