Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode, we explore Alexander’s movements after the conquest of Halicarnassus. We dive into fascinating stories like the cunning capture of Hyparna, conspiracies against the Macedonian king, and a tale of betrayal that marked Alexander’s transformation. Plus, learn about the origins of the word assassin, inspired by ancient tactics and a notorious Persian mission. From divine winds aiding his journey to fierce battles with mountain bandits, this episode is packed with intrigue and history.Today I Found Out: Where Did the Word Assassin Come From?https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/ 

Subscriber-only episodeWe follow Alexander and his men as they press forward to Halicarnassus. We’ll see Alexander face new challenges, daring night attacks, and some unexpected decisions that reveal a lot about his strategy and even a bit about his personality. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/

Subscriber-only episodeIn today’s episode  we’ll explore how Alexander dealt with the aftermath of his first major Persian victory, including a little gift for his mummy, and the shifting political dynamics back in Macedonia. We’ll also look at his strategic decisions in Asia Minor. Join us as we unpack Alexander’s diplomatic and military genius in the first steps of his legendary conquest.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/

Subscriber-only episodeFinally, after 27, not so long episodes, we have the first official battle of Alexander against the Persians.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/“The Displeasure of Seleucid” Cavafy https://cavafy.onassis.org/object/the-displeasure-of-the-seleucid/ Alexandrian Kingshttps://www.onassis.org/initiatives/cavafy-archive/the-canon/alexandrian-kings Demetrius Soterhttps://cavafy.onassis.org/object/demetrius-soter/ In Spartahttps://www.onassis.org/initiatives/cavafy-archive/the-canon/in-sparta Thermopylaehttps://hellopoetry.com/poem/16474/thermopylae/ Come, O King of the Lacedaimonians https://www.onassis.org/initiatives/cavafy-archive/the-canon/come-o-king-of-the-lacedaimonians Dimitris Liantinis take on the poem.https://liantinis.org/2016/01/18/%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B2%CE%AC%CF%86%CE%B7%CF%82-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1-200-%CF%80-%CF%87/

Subscriber-only episodeAlexander finally makes his way to Asia. I talk a little about the lovely story of Leander and Hero also i say a few words about the relationship Alexander and Hephaestion had. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/

Map to see were we are:https://shorturl.at/Rh5jeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeNot Alexanders proudest moment. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeWe are in 336. Alexander travels too Delphi to ask Pythia how his Persian campaign will go. Afterwards, he will head north to avenge some of his father's defeats.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeWhile Alexander was in Corinth several people came to greet him. Someone who had better this to do was Diogenes the Cynic. Alexander will order his people to take him to him. Why would he do this? Who is this Diogenes? What does it mean to be a Cynic? and many more questions in today's episode.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeWe look at Alexanders first actions as King of Macedonia.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

In this episode we look at the final moments of a great King Phillip the Second of Makedonia.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show

Subscriber-only episodePhillip order a temple to be build, to us know as the Philippeion. He tried to find a wife for his special needs son, Aridaious, but Alexander messes it up for him, and we finish with Phillip finding a seventh wife, Cleopatra.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Ionic and Doric order: https://tinyurl.com/ynfvcrne A Skifos:https://tinyurl.com/2w49eze7Asia Minorhttps://tinyurl.com/3bmyb5tf 

Subscriber-only episodePhillip was busy after the battle of Chaeronea. He mostly wanted everyone to get along.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

August of 338 BC is the date of the most important battle of ancient Greece, the  battle of Chaeronea, one of the few battles that Alexander and Phillip worked together.The Macedonian line uphttps://www.livius.org/pictures/a/maps/map-of-the-battle-of-chaeronea/  Lion of Chaeroneahttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lion-of-chaeronea Donation linkhttps://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeWe start off talking about what Alexander looked like and Phillips moves after he went against the Skytheans. Donate please.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/alexandergreatpodcast/

Subscriber-only episodePhillip was a busy boy in the years 339 to 340. https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodePhillip has found his chance to make his move against Thrace.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeSecond and last episode of the podcast on Aristotle.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/http://www.vias.org/physics/bk1_05_01.html 

Part A of the podcast that is dedicated to Aristotle.  We talk about his teachers, and a few words about his teachers teacher. Also a little abit about his life, who he was and were he came from.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeThe Athenians remembered that at some point in history Alonissos was theirs, now they ask for it back and Phillip doesn't take it well.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/ 

We start of at 346, Phillip is elected president of the Pythian Games. Demosthenes gives his "About Peace" speech, which gives us many clues about Athens felt at this specific time period. We have a few battles with Illirian tribes in the North of Macedonia. The Thessalians are not feeling loved and Alexander will have his first contact with Voukefalas, or Bucephalus, the greatest of all the horses. http://alexandroscast.gr/χορηγός/Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode i talk about the years 346 and 345. The years that a peace treaty was agreed on between Athens and Macedonia.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeAsides from Phalaikos's big dick, i talk about the embassies that were sent to Phillip after its publicly known that he want peace with Athens. https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/https://alexandroscast.gr/en/2021/11/11/sending-embassies-to-phillip/

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode i talk about the years 351 to 348. To begin with i talk about Demosthenes and how his career as a political orator started. We also look at how Phillip managed to conquer Olynthos.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode I am talking about the great come back of Phillip the Second of Macedon. He had lost a couple of battles against Onomarchos of Phokida. This time he is more prepared after he took some time off. They meet in the plain of Crocus. Their battle took place in the year 353. I also talk about what Phillip got up to in the years 352 and 351.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeWe start off talking about the oracle of Delphi and the lovely Pythia. Then I describe how the Third Sacred War started and how Phillip was involved.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeI begin todays episode in the year 358, Phillip is looking to secure some sort of an economic stability for his kingdom so he set his sight on the nearby mines. Then he decides to siege Aphipolis in the year 357, which went really well, for Phillip that is, not so much the Athenians that loved having  some sort of control of the city.I say a few words about the Social War, a nice little whore story, staring our friend Demosthenes and Laida, and some other things that happened in the year 358 to 356.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/http://alexandroscast.gr/en/2021/05/07/the-siege-of-amphipolis/ 

Subscriber-only episodeI explain how Philip managed to make one of his first alliances. Who were the Thessalians of the 4th century BC, a few words about Olympiada, Amphipolis, Demosthenes and Athens.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode I talk about the changes that Phillip brought into the Macedonian army and his first few important wins.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/