#AlexandertheGreat #EpicHistoryTV Alexander the Great has defeated King Darius at the Battle of Gaugamela, and now pursues the Persian usurper Bessus east into modern Afghanistan. He will face revolt, guerilla war and Scythian nomads, but finally he reaches the furthest point of the Persian Empire. He marries Roxana, daughter of a Bactrian lord, then continues his advance into modern Pakistan and India, where he clashes with King Porus of Pauravas at the Battle of the Hydaspes...

#AlexandertheGreat #EpicHistoryTV Alexander the Great has subjugated the Persian Empire west of the Euphrates, winning battles at the Granicus and Issus, capturing the city of Tyre and seizing control of Egypt. Now he heads east for a final showdown with Darius III, King of Kings, at Gaugamela. The great clash there will determine the fate of two empires, and win Alexander everlasting glory. But in the wake of victory, he faces the challenge of ruling over his new, sprawling empire, and dealing with usurpers and rebellion.

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Was Alexander of Macedon truly the greatest military mind to ever live? From the tactical genius at Gaugamela to the brutal Siege of Tyre, Alexander never lost a battle. But was it pure brilliance, or was he just a man obsessed with his own myth? In this complete series, we track Alexander’s journey from a young prince of Macedon to the King of the World. What we cover: The Phalanx: The weapon that changed warfare. The Fall of the Persian Empire and King Darius III. The psychological warfare of the Hellenistic Age. The mysterious death and the collapse of an empire. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Boy King 10:45 - Crossing the Hellespont 25:30 - The Masterpiece at Gaugamela 45:15 - Into India: The Battle of the Hydaspes 1:05:00 - The Final Days in Babylon Alexander the Great, Military History, Ancient Greece, Macedon, Battle of Gaugamela, Greatest Generals, Ancient Warfare, King Darius, Persian Empire, Hellenistic Age, Historical Documentary. Hashtags: #AlexanderTheGreat #History #AncientWarfare #MilitaryGenius #Documentary #Macedon #GreatestGeneral

#Parable #ReligiousHistoryDocumentary When Alexander the Great died at just 32 years old, he left behind the largest empire the world had ever seen, and no clear heir to rule it. What followed was a period of unprecedented chaos and one of the most audacious heists in human history: the theft of his mummified body. From the golden funeral carriage pulled by 64 mules to the strategic genius of Ptolemy in Egypt, this documentary explores the high-stakes power struggle for Alexander’s remains. We dive deep into the archaeological mystery of his final resting place, investigating whether the world's greatest conqueror still lies hidden beneath the streets of modern Alexandria or if his body was moved in a final, secret act of preservation.

This is episode 2 from Chapter 4 of our series! It deals with the Pyrrhic War, where Pyrrhus of Epirus, landed in Italy to fight both the Romans and Carthaginians. The Pyrrhic War (280–275 BC) was largely fought between the Roman Republic and Pyrrhus, the king of Epirus, who had been asked by the people of the Greek city of Tarentum in southern Italy to help them in their war against the Romans. A skilled commander, with a strong army fortified by war elephants (which the Romans were not experienced in facing), Pyrrhus enjoyed initial success against the Roman legions, but suffered heavy losses even in these victories. Plutarch wrote that Pyrrhus said after the second battle of the war, "If we are victorious in one more battle with the Romans, we shall be utterly ruined." He could not call up more men from home and his allies in Italy were becoming indifferent. The Romans, by contrast, had a very large pool of military manpower and could replenish their legions even if their forces were depleted in many battles. This has led to the expression "Pyrrhic victory", a term for a victory that inflicts losses the victor cannot afford in the long term. Worn down by the battles against Rome, Pyrrhus moved his army to Sicily to war against the Carthaginians instead. After several years of campaigning there (278–275 BC), he returned to Italy in 275 BC, where the last battle of the war was fought, ending in Roman victory. Following this, Pyrrhus returned to Epirus, ending the war. Three years later, in 272 BC, the Romans captured Tarentum. The Pyrrhic War was the first time that Rome confronted the professional mercenary armies of the Hellenistic states of the eastern Mediterranean. Rome's victory drew the attention of these states to the emerging power of Rome. Ptolemy II, the king of Egypt, established diplomatic relations with Rome. After the war, Rome asserted its hegemony over southern Italy.

#aigai #ancienthistory #ancientgreece It might be freezing outside (at least where I live), but today we’re escaping to one of the most significant - and often overlooked - historical sites in all of Greece. Join me for a walking tour of Aigai (modern-day Vergina, Greece), the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia. This isn't just a scenic set of ruins; it is the exact location where history changed course forever. In this video, we'll stand in the ancient theater where King Philip II was assassinated in 336 BC and walk the very ground where his son, Alexander the Great, was proclaimed King. We also hike up to the massive Royal Palace to see what remains of the building that once overlooked the Macedonian plain. A huge thank you to my friend and guide, Dimitris, for helping me explore this incredible site! Contents: 00:00 Introduction 02:43 The Theatre Where Philip II Was Assassinated 14:21 The Royal Palace of Aigai 29:43 Thank You and Patrons

Young Alexander leaves Macedonia in Antipater’s hands and, refusing to wait for an heir, hurls himself into the conquest of Persia. He lands first on Asian soil, casts his spear to claim it, pays homage to Achilles at Troy, and fires up his troops with “heroic” relics. Opposite him stands a rich but divided Persian Empire and Greek cities longing for liberation. As he marches into Asia Minor, Alexander launches a campaign that will remake the ancient world. #SeeUinHistory #History

Watch to understand how these pivotal events influenced the course of Western civilization and the rise of one of history’s greatest conquerors. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more historical insights and epic stories from the past #AncientGreece #PhilipII #AlexanderTheGreat #GreekHistory #HistoricalDocumentary #BattleOfChaeronea #MacedonianEmpire

In this part we start from the very beginning of Alexander the Macedonian’s conquests. From his childhood under Aristotle’s tutelage and the legendary taming of Bucephalus, to the triumph of the young commander at the Battle of Chaeronea and his unexpected rise to the throne after the death of Philip II. You will see how, at twenty, the king swiftly subdued the rebellious Balkans, wiped defiant Thebes from the map, and united the Greek poleis in the Corinthian League, laying the groundwork for the greatest campaign of antiquity. Next we cross the Hellespont: the first encounter with Persia on the river Granicus, the resounding victory at Issus, the bloody siege of impregnable Tyre, the fall of Gaza, his coronation as pharaoh in Egypt, and the founding of Alexandria. This video is a detailed overview of the lightning‑fast march that turned the Macedonian king into a terror for the entire Persian Empire. Still ahead are the Battle of Gaugamela, the subjugation of the East, and the Indian campaign — all of which we will discover in part two. #history #ancienthistory