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Episode 31- Herculean Effort

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:23:31 GMT

After Alexander's stunning victory against Darius at Issus, the Macedonian army moves further south into the Levant, inching slowly toward Egypt. Along the way, the Island city of Tyre puts up stiff resistance as Alexander and the army use some creative engineering to reach the city.

Episode - 30 The Empire Strikes Back

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:21:45 GMT

We continue Alexander's conquests as the King marches deeper into Persian territory. Meanwhile, stirrings from the deep unfold as Darius begins a retaliatory campaign in the Aegean Sea and raises an army to defend his empire. The first showdown between Alexander and Darius begins.

Episode 29 - Like Father, Like Son

Sun, 14 May 2023 13:00:27 GMT

In the aftermath of the battle at the Grancius River, Alexander begins his conquest of the Persian Empire, swallowing up Asia Minor. We pause for a portrait and unveil a mysterious plot to kill the King.

Episode 28 - Go East Young Man

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:38 GMT

Alexander sets off on the Persian Invasion, the dream of his father now realized by the son. However, time is ticking for the Macedonian army as Alexander must force a decisive battle sooner rather than later.

Episode 27 - Making Peace

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:56:16 GMT

After quelling the revolts in Thrace and Illyria, news spreads into Greece that Alexander has died. This prompted Thebes and Athens to declare freedom from the Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander is forced to return south, intending to force peace on his enemies.

Episode 26 - Following the Leader

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:56:47 GMT

Alexander sets out into the Balkans to deal with uprisings in Thrace and Illyria. This will be his first test as King and commander of the Macedonian army; will Alexander prove to everyone watching that he is a son worthy of his father?

Episode 25 - The King is Dead, Long Live the King

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:17:45 GMT

Philip is now dead; Alexander is acclaimed king hours after his father's death. Immediately Alexander begins to deal with threats both domestically and foreign.

Episode 24 - The Greco-Persian Wars

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 02:47:20 GMT

We cover Darius and Xerxes' conflicts with the Greeks. After that, we touch briefly on the rest of the Persian monarchs to bring us in line with the narrative which ended with Philip's death in 336 BC

Episode 23 - The Persian Conspiracy

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:09:25 GMT

The Great King Cyrus is dead. His sons have inherited their domains and are ruling, but madness ensues and 9 years after the death of Cyrus, a new man Darius sits on the throne. How did it happen and what's the truth?

Episode 22 - Looking East

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:46:50 GMT

We gaze east to see the land that Alexander will conquer in the coming years. How did the Persian Empire come about, and what set them on their collision course with the Greek Mainland?

Episode 21- Family Matters

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:22:34 GMT

Philip is in control of Greece now, but issues are plaguing Philip on the domestic front. Issues with the local Macedonian aristocracy, Alexander, his wife Olympias, and a jilted lover make 336 BC a busy year for Philip.

Episode 20 - Master of All

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:58:01 GMT

In the aftermath of the Battle at Chaeronea, Philip installs a new league in Corinth making himself the leader of the league. Meanwhile, Philip's restless nature leads him to look east to Persia for a new conquest.

Episode 19 - Winner Takes All

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:52:19 GMT

Philip marches south to handle yet another Sacred War. Athens finally finds a powerful ally in Thebes to aid them in the war against Macedonia. Philip will face the combined forces of Athens and Thebes for supremacy of Greece.

Episode 18- Wins and Losses

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:41:26 GMT

Philip experiences a turbulent campaigning season in 340 BC, with some highs, but mainly lows.

Episode 17 - Escalating Tensions

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:30:33 GMT

Philip is at peace with Greece and turns his attention toward Illyria and Thrace. Meanwhile, in Athens, internal politics begin to turn divisive over their peace with Macedonians. While Demosthenes rallies Athenians to embrace war with Philip.

Episode 16 - The Heir

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:04:20 GMT

It's time we finally introduce the prodigal son into the narrative!

Episode 15 - The Diplomat

Sun, 29 May 2022 17:15:43 GMT

In 346 BCE, two years after the fall of Olynthus Philip makes his move in Southern Greece after 6 years.

Episode 14 -Taking Care of Business

Sun, 22 May 2022 22:59:45 GMT

In the intervening years since the events in Thessaly, Philip handles business in his immediate sphere of influence, culminating in another serious annexation of territory.

Episode 13 - Apollo's Avenger

Sun, 15 May 2022 17:35:17 GMT

Philip is drawn into the Sacred War and faces off against the Phocians forces led by Onomarchus.

Episode 12- The Sacred War

Mon, 09 May 2022 01:03:57 GMT

Central Greece finds itself embroiled in a Sacred War. Thessaly asks Philip for aid in a local power struggle which will draw Philip into the wider war effort.

Episode 11- Foreign Expansion

Sun, 01 May 2022 13:00:18 GMT

Philip decides the best defence is a potent offence. The Kingdom of Macedonia pushes to control its regional area completely and plays political mind games, making friends and enemies,

Episode 10 - Days of our Wives

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:30:31 GMT

Philip has managed to give himself some breathing room; we'll use that time to look at the diplomatic marriages Philip made throughout his reign and look at the economic situation in Macedonia.

Episode 9 - All Hail the King

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:00:01 GMT

Philip ascends the throne of Macedonia; we see glimpses of Philip's political acumen and charisma as he navigates Macedonia through an unstable time.

Episode 8 - The Prince

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:27:30 GMT

We check in with the Macedonians at the birth of Philip and look at his early life. All while seeing the stability of Macedonia erode over the first 23 years of Philip's life.

Episode 7 - Father and Son

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 06:00:17 GMT

We begin to chart the rise of Macedonia; we know of Macedonia's most famous export Alexander the Great. What about his father, Philip? We wax poetic about Philip and Alexander and briefly talk about the origins of Macedonia.

Episode 6 - You Don't Get Lucky Twice

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:00:17 GMT

The Norwegians are defeated, but Harold Godwinson doesn't have time to bask in his victory. A deadly threat awaits Harold in the south, William, The Duke of Normandy and his army. Can Harold win another decisive victory, or will William come out victorious?

Episode 5 - The Storm Descends

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:00:18 GMT

The Norwegians have invaded Northern England, King Harold must go north to defend his country. The Duke of Normandy, William sees his chance to invade the South of England. The Storm comes to England...

Episode 4 - The Gathering Storm

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:00:17 GMT

The Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of England is beset with many invasions in the 11th century CE. Will England fall, or can it mount resistance and preserve its independence.

Episode 3- Aftershocks of Adrianople

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:00:20 GMT

Valens is dead, so is most of his army. Things couldn't get worse, right?

Episode 2 - The Adrianople Affair

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:25:52 GMT

The Romans and Goths meet each other across the fields of Adrianople; let's find out why it had to happen!

Episode 1 - The Road to Adrianople

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:31:56 GMT

We take a look at the history of Rome in the late 4th Century CE and see what twists and turns will take us to the famous battle of Adrianople