Alexander the Great
A podcast hosted by Michalis about the life and achievements of Alexander the Great. Episodes examine his conquests, his education under Aristotle, and his origins in Pella, with emphasis on his Greek identity. Michalis aims to release a new episode every two or three weeks and invites listener questions and suggestions.
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52. The battle of Jhelum (Hydaspes)
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51. India
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50. The end of Callisthenes
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49. Roxanne
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48. The murdering of Cleitus
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47. Bessus
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46. The Philotas conspirecy
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45. Hunting Bessus
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44. The burning of Persepolis and the death of Darius
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43. The Uxians and getting to Persepolis
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42. Babylon
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41. The battle of Gaugamela
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40. Alexandria
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39. The Siwa Oasis
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38. Alexander the Pharaoh
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37. Siege of Tyre
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36. Its on like Donkey Kong
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35. He too is Alexander
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34. The battle of Issus
Send us Fan MailThe year is 333 BC and Alexander is ready to face the Persians for a second time.Email: alexandros.cast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Support the show
33. A dip in ice
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32. Gordion
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31. Touring Asia Minor
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore Alexander’s movements after the conquest of Halicarnassus. We dive into fascinating stories like the cunning capture of Hyparna, conspiracies against the Macedonian king, and a tale of betrayal that marked Alexander’s transformation. Plus, learn about the origins of the word assassin, inspired by ancient tactics and a notorious Persian mission. From divi
30. Siege of Halicarnassus
Send us Fan MailWe follow Alexander and his men as they press forward to Halicarnassus. We’ll see Alexander face new challenges, daring night attacks, and some unexpected decisions that reveal a lot about his strategy and even a bit about his personality. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Support the show
29. The siege of Miletus
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode we’ll explore how Alexander dealt with the aftermath of his first major Persian victory, including a little gift for his mummy, and the shifting political dynamics back in Macedonia. We’ll also look at his strategic decisions in Asia Minor. Join us as we unpack Alexander’s diplomatic and military genius in the first steps of his legendary conquest.Instagram:http
28. Battle on the Granicus
Send us Fan MailFinally, after 27, not so long episodes, we have the first official battle of Alexander against the Persians.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/“The Displeasure of Seleucid” Cavafy https://cavafy.onassis.org/object/the-displeasure-of-the-seleucid/ Alexandrian Kingshttps://www.onassis.org/initiatives/cavafy-archive/the-canon/alexandrian-kings Demetrius Soterhttps://cavaf
27. Going to Asia
Send us Fan MailAlexander finally makes his way to Asia. I talk a little about the lovely story of Leander and Hero also i say a few words about the relationship Alexander and Hephaestion had. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Support the show
26. Building a 100 person party tent
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25. The destruction of Thebes
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24. Alexander ventures North
Send us Fan MailWe are in 336. Alexander travels too Delphi to ask Pythia how his Persian campaign will go. Afterwards, he will head north to avenge some of his father's defeats.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
23. Diogenes
Send us Fan MailWhile Alexander was in Corinth several people came to greet him. Someone who had better this to do was Diogenes the Cynic. Alexander will order his people to take him to him. Why would he do this? Who is this Diogenes? What does it mean to be a Cynic? and many more questions in today's episode.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.
22. Alexander's purge
Send us Fan MailWe look at Alexanders first actions as King of Macedonia.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
21. Death of a King
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new In this episode we look at the final moments of a great King Phillip the Second of Makedonia.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
20. The Philippeion
Send us Fan MailPhillip order a temple to be build, to us know as the Philippeion. He tried to find a wife for his special needs son, Aridaious, but Alexander messes it up for him, and we finish with Phillip finding a seventh wife, Cleopatra.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Ionic and Doric order: https://tinyurl.com/ynfvcrne A Skifos:
19. Hegemon of Greece
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18. The battle of Chaeronea
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new August of 338 BC is the date of the most important battle of ancient Greece, the battle of Chaeronea, one of the few battles that Alexander and Phillip worked together.The Macedonian line uphttps://www.livius.org/pictures/a/maps/map-of-the-battle-of-chaeronea/ Lion of Chaeroneahttps://www.atlasobscur
17. The coalition of Athens and Thebes
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16. From siege to siege to siege
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15. Thrace
Send us Fan MailPhillip has found his chance to make his move against Thrace.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
14. Aristotle - Part B
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13. Aristotle - Part A
Send us Fan MailPart A of the podcast that is dedicated to Aristotle. We talk about his teachers, and a few words about his teachers teacher. Also a little abit about his life, who he was and were he came from.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
12. About Alonissos
Send us Fan MailThe Athenians remembered that at some point in history Alonissos was theirs, now they ask for it back and Phillip doesn't take it well.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/ Support the show
11. Not the greatest start
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new We start of at 346, Phillip is elected president of the Pythian Games. Demosthenes gives his "About Peace" speech, which gives us many clues about Athens felt at this specific time period. We have a few battles with Illirian tribes in the North of Macedonia. The Thessalians are not feeling lo
10. Peace of Philocrates
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new In this episode i talk about the years 346 and 345. The years that a peace treaty was agreed on between Athens and Macedonia.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
9. Sending embassies to Phillip
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8. Siege of Olynthos
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new In this episode i talk about the years 351 to 348. To begin with i talk about Demosthenes and how his career as a political orator started. We also look at how Phillip managed to conquer Olynthos.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
7. Battle of Crocus Field
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new In this episode I am talking about the great come back of Phillip the Second of Macedon. He had lost a couple of battles against Onomarchos of Phokida. This time he is more prepared after he took some time off. They meet in the plain of Crocus. Their battle took place in the year 353. I also talk about
6. Third Sacred War
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new We start off talking about the oracle of Delphi and the lovely Pythia. Then I describe how the Third Sacred War started and how Phillip was involved.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
5. The siege of Amphipolis
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new I begin todays episode in the year 358, Phillip is looking to secure some sort of an economic stability for his kingdom so he set his sight on the nearby mines. Then he decides to siege Aphipolis in the year 357, which went really well, for Phillip that is, not so much the Athenians that loved having
4. Alliance with Thessaly
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new I explain how Philip managed to make one of his first alliances. Who were the Thessalians of the 4th century BC, a few words about Olympiada, Amphipolis, Demosthenes and Athens.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show
3. Phillips changes and first few battles
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2. How Philip got started
Send us Fan MailAll episodes can be found here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1569658/supporters/new We look at the state of Macedonia, while Philip gets the Kingship and his very first action as King, also what the kings prior to Philip were like. http://alexandroscast.gr/χορηγός/ Support the show
1. Intro
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