Ancients Behaving Badly: Alexander the Great

This historical documentary examines the controversial legacy of Alexander III of Macedon, widely known as Alexander the Great. The episode delves into his complex psychological profile, exploring whether he was a military genius or a psychopathic tyrant driven by extreme narcissism and a desire for world domination. Experts utilize scientific tests to demonstrate ancient weapons of mass destruction, like the ballista and the sarissa spear, while analyzing historical events including the destruction of Thebes, the burning of Persepolis, and his mysterious death from typhoid fever at age thirty-two.

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