Alexander The Great
What made Alexander a legendary figure?
4.4 (28)
50 mins
Discover the journey of Alexander the Great, a ruler whose burning ambition to surpass his father's legacy led him to explore vast territories from Greece to India. Explore how his tactical brilliance and complex personality shaped the ancient world, from introducing cultural changes to forging connections with diverse civilizations.
Ep 1:
Divine Blood and Broken Bonds
From a mythic Herculean bloodline to a bitter rivalry with his father, young Alexander forges his identity—then crosses the Hellespont in a symbolic leap toward destiny and Persia.
Ep 2:
Pharaoh's Crown, Warrior's Gambit
Alexander is crowned pharaoh in Egypt's ancient temples, then faces Darius's overwhelming horde at Gaugamela, where a daring cavalry gamble decides the fate of an empire.
Ep 3:
The Conqueror Reforged
Victory in Persia sparks a radical transformation as Alexander adopts foreign customs, reshapes masculine fashion, and ultimately chooses strategic wisdom over disaster deep in India.
Ep 4:
The Mosquito That Felled a King
Alexander's death ignites a cultural revolution spanning continents, while in Babylon an unseen enemy—far smaller than any army—brings the conqueror's extraordinary life to a sudden end.
Discussions (18)
Nigel
Level 9 · 10 mo agoPhilip built the army and tactics yet Alexander gets the glory. He’s just a nepo baby who inherited a Ferrari and crashed it right into the wall.
Herman
Level 9 · 10 mo agoIt is wild that a simple mosquito bite ended the life of a man who never lost a battle.
Tanner
Level 5 · 10 mo agoEvidence supports poison.
