Nov 20

Ernest Shackleton (Remastered)

Description This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ernest Shackleton and the impossible challenges he faced at the edge of the world. Through his failures, decisions, and unbreakable resolve, we uncover timeless lessons on leadership under extreme pressure. 00:00 The E ... Show More

1h 9m

Nov 14

Cleopatra (Part 2)

The latter half of Cleopatra's life, from the death of Caesar until her own death.00:00 Cleopatra's Fall from Power04:15 Meeting Mark Antony11:00 Cleopatra and Antony's Alliance21:40 The Birth of a New Dynasty29:00 The Donations of Alexandria35:00 The Final Civil War of the Roman ... Show More

1h 3m

Nov 11

Cleopatra (Part 1)

Cleopatra took over a kingdom, expanded it, captured the heart of the world's most powerful man, and lived one of the most iconic and controversial lives of all time. On this episode, we explore how she did it. 00:00 Caesar's Egyptian Dilemma 02:40 Introduction to Cleopatra 04:30 ... Show More

57m 52s

Nov 2020

Philip and Alexander: Kings and Conquerors

<p>Alexander the Great. One of the most recognisable names in history. In his short lifetime he conquered the mighty Persian Empire and marched his army as far as the Indus River Valley. But it is important to remember that Alexander’s achievements were only possible because of h ... Show More

57m 3s

Oct 2015

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great is one of the most celebrated military commanders in history. Born into the Macedonian royal family in 356 BC, he gained control of Greece and went on to conquer the Persian Empire, defeating its powerful king, Darius III. At its peak, Alexander's empire cover ... Show More

47m 13s

Jan 2022

Alexander the Great & The Persian Thermopylae (Part One)

<p>In January 330 BC, Alexander the Great faced one of his most difficult challenges to date. A small Persian force, entrenched in a formidable defensive position that blockaded Alexander’s route to the Persian heartlands. A narrow pass through the Zagros Mountains that has gone ... Show More

38m 37s

Nov 2022

Alexander the Great: Man and Myth

<p>Alexander the Great is one of the most famous figures from history. Legends and fantastical versions of his life were told almost immediately upon his death, often merging fact with fiction. Through his interaction, both good and bad, with so many different empires and societi ... Show More

46m 18s

Nov 2023

102. Alexander the Great: The Conquest of Persia

Darius III rules Persia and he has already demonstrated his heroism and skill in battle. The Empire itself, despite having been through a period of court intrigue, was stable. Yet, coming through their western border, originally from Macedonia, was a young man bent on conquering ... Show More

49m 43s

May 2021

Alexander the Great's First Persian Victory

If there had been a different outcome to the Battle of Granicus, we might never have heard about Alexander the Great. Taking place in 334 BC, this was his first major victory against the Persian Empire. In this episode, Tristan is joined by Adrian Goldsworthy to discuss Alexander ... Show More

52m 33s

May 2023

Alexander the Great

Though he ruled for just 13 years, Alexander the Great is as famed for his hedonistic lifestyle as his military genius. But how did he become one of the best known military leaders in history? What inspired such loyalty among his troops? And what drove this young man in his endle ... Show More

50m 2s

Feb 2024

Alexander The (kinda) Great

Today we are getting down and dirty with the original G.O.A.T, Alexander. Unpacking his rise to power, the expansion of his empire, his relationship with his male lover and more we answer the question of who Alexander was and whether he was, in fact, great.

22m 47s

Jan 2024

Alexander the Great

<p>This is everything you need to know about the famed conqueror Alexander the Great. Alongside Dan Snow, host of Dan Snow's History Hit, Tristan and Dan follow Alexander on a whistle-stop tour from his life in Macedonia to his epic battles with the Persians and eventually, to hi ... Show More

54m 6s

Dec 2023

Alexander the Great

In the year 356 BC, a son was born to the King of Macedon, Philip II, and his wife, Queen Olympias. While no one could have known it at the time, that boy would grow up to fundamentally change the map of the ancient world. Multiple ancient kingdoms and empires would fall to his a ... Show More

14m 13s

Alexander the Great (Part 1)