Alexander heads towards Egypt, stopping first at Gaza where the satrap Batis refuses to submit, forcing the Macedonians to spend several months laying siege. Even an […]
The aftermath of the Battle of Issus. Alexander deals with Darius' wife, mother and children, forging a lifelong relationship with Sysigambis (the mother). Letters are exchanged […]
It's all happening in this episode! Memnon is using the Persian fleet to undo a lot of Alexander's “liberations”. BUT he dies mysteriously, putting the Persian battle […]
Alexander marches south and “liberates” city after city. He dedicates his first temple. He ignores omens from the gods. He creates a new Oracle of Apollo. […]