by CJR | Jun 25, 2015 | 30, Podcasts, Premium Podcasts
In this exciting episode, we see Alexander engage the Persians for the first time! We also talk about Persian religion, Zoroastrianism, and talk a little about the achievements and history of the Persian empire. Then we get stuck into the Battle of the Granicus River,...
by CJR | Jun 11, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
In #17, we see Alexander take his army to Persia! We also go into detail about his sex life (or lack thereof), how to make armour out of linen, Alexander's relationship to Achilles and a bit of a quick refresher on the Trojan War. This episode is available to our...
by CJR | Jun 10, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
On this episode we're talking about Alexander's preparations to invade Persia, the influence of Xenophon’s Anabasis, the rise of Darius III as king of Persia, and the history of eunuchs and circumcision. HOW TO LISTEN If you're already a subscriber, you...
by CJR | May 22, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
KING Alexander III hits the ground running, traversing the length and breadth of Greece to show everyone who is boss. It culminates in the brutal and merciless destruction of Thebes, one of the great powers of Greece. Here's a map to help you get your head around...
by CJR | May 8, 2015 | 30, Podcasts, Premium Podcasts
After six long months and 14 episodes we finally end Chapter One of our series with Philip II's assassination. It's one of the craziest stories you'll ever hear. We know who did it but we'll never really know why or who put him up to it – if...
by CJR | Apr 24, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
Okay we're back! On today's episode we're going to discuss Alexander's early life in a lot more detail and then get on to talking about the aftermath of Philip's victory at Chaeronea and the creation of “The Common Peace” aka...
