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...
by CJR | Mar 27, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
In 338 BCE a battle took place to decide the fate, not only of Greece, but of Western civilisation (although no-one at the time could possibly understand the implications). It was the Battle of Chaeronea, fought between Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander, then...
by CJR | Mar 13, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
Another 140 minutes of smart, funny and silly entertainment for y'all! And GOOD NEWS – young Alexander makes his entrance on the world stage! Also in this episode: Philip finally decides to take over Thrace once and for all He also decides to take control...
by CJR | Feb 27, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
In this glorious episode, we are STILL talking about Philip but! BUT! Good news y'all – Alexander makes his first (albeit small) appearance. He's 14! The good news is that he's going to become a bigger part of the story very soon. So other news in...
by CJR | Feb 23, 2015 | 30, Podcasts, Premium Podcasts
If you’re not already one of the many fans of Peter Adamson’s “History Of Philosophy Without Any Gaps” podcast, you will be by the end of this episode. Peter does to philosophy what we do to history – he provides a blow-by-blow account of...
by CJR | Feb 11, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
On this TWO AND A HALF HOUR episode, we go insane. I mean it – this is literally the most insane episode you’ve ever heard. WHY DO WE DO IT TO OURSELVES??? So – what happens in this episode? We cover the years 352 – 346 BCE Philip attacks...
by CJR | Jan 30, 2015 | 30, Premium Podcasts
On this TWO HOUR episode, we go into much more detail about the Third Sacred War, the state of Phocis, the god Apollo and pederasty (trust us, it’s relevant) – and then we talk in detail about The War Of Apollo and how Philip got his revenge on Onomarchus...
