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The Death of Alexander the Great
Season 5 Episode 99
The last years of Alexander the Great's reign were a troubled time. The king wanted to keep fighting, but his soldiers were spent after years of camp…
1 year, 11 months ago
Alexander the Great: Soldier, Priest, and God. Interview with Professor Fred Naiden
Season 5 Episode 98
Professor Fred Naiden wrote one of my favorite books on Alexander the Great - Soldier, Priest, and God - and it provides a much different view of Ale…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Other Ancient Civilisations: Interview with Raven Todd DaSilva
Season 5 Episode 97
When we think of the ancient world, we tend to think of just a few societies: Egypt, Mesopotamia, and so on. But the more distant reaches of the past…
2 years ago
Alexander the Great, the End of the Persian Empire, and the Descent into India
Season 5 Episode 96
Alexander the Great's campaigns didn't end once he had defeated the Persian king Darius III and conquered the heart of his empire; he went still furt…
2 years ago
Henry V, the Greatest Medieval King: Interview with Dan Jones
Season 5 Episode 95
Henry V of England was the archetypal medieval king, a warrior par excellence whose example inspired English kings for centuries to come, the victor …
2 years ago
Issus, Gaugamela, and Alexander's Conquest of Persia
Season 5 Episode 94
It took Alexander just three years to effectively conquer the Persian Empire. Two decisive battles - Issus and Gaugamela - proved his supremacy over …
2 years ago
The Fascinating History of Gladiators: Interview with Alexander Mariotti
Season 5 Episode 93
Gladiators are one of the most enduring symbols of the Roman world, but what do we really know about them? Gladiator historian Alexander Mariotti joi…
2 years, 1 month ago
Alexander the Great Invades Persia
Season 5 Episode 92
Alexander wasn't yet "The Great" when he invaded the westernmost provinces of the Persian Empire in 334 BC, but he quickly showed that he was a serio…
2 years, 1 month ago
The Assassination of Philip and the Rise of Alexander the Great
Season 5 Episode 91
Philip of Macedonia was a towering figure, and if he had been succeeded by anyone other than Alexander the Great, he would be far better known today.…
2 years, 1 month ago
Elite Networks, Mafia Families, and the Rise of Rome: Interview with Professor Nicola Terrenato
Season 5 Episode 90
When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Pro…
2 years, 1 month ago