Alexander the Great: Empire on Fire

Introducing: Alexander the Great - Empire on Fire

51 s · 28 de mar de 2026
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Described as 'arguably the most exciting story in all of history' by The Rest is History podcast, Alexander the Great's life is a tale of action, intrigue and scandal.  The show will feature immersive narratives, expert interviews and deep dives on every aspect of Alexander's life and reign from 336 BCE - when he took the throne - through to his death at age 32.  Join us for a show full of blood, battles and betrayal.  E1 out now!

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Alexander the Great's father is murdered... at his daughter's wedding... by his ex male lover. Welcome to the soap opera that is Alexander's life and reign. FREE download: The 5 Most Infamous Murders of Alexander the Great [https://alexanderpodcast.gumroad.com/l/fivemurders]. Confused?! Get oriented with: Alexander the Great: Ultimate Starter Pack [https://alexanderpodcast.gumroad.com/l/starterpack]. Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the dramatic assassination of King Philip II of Macedon in 336 BCE - one of the most pivotal moments in ancient history, which sets the stage for the rise of his son, Alexander the Great. Drawing on ancient sources, including Plutarch, Diodorus, and Justin, we examine the motives of Pausanias, who kills Philip at the wedding of his own daughter, Cleopatra (not that Cleopatra), to her uncle, Alexander I of Epirus. We look at simmering tensions in Philip’s court, including his decision to take a fully Macedonian 7th wife, her uncle Attalus’ inflammatory remarks about a ‘legitimate heir,’ and the fall-out between Philip and Alexander after the ‘Pixodarus affair.’ Question is: Was this a personal act of revenge or part of a wider conspiracy against Philip? Did Alexander have anything to do with it? Sound credits: Peaceful Harp Loop by Joanne_pang [https://freesound.org/people/joanne_pang/] Attribution Non-Commercial 0 Fanfare announcement by zagi2 [https://freesound.org/people/zagi2/] Attribution Non-Commercial 0 Dagger sound by Artninja [https://freesound.org/people/Artninja/] Attribution 4 Male Death Cry by F.M.Audio [https://freesound.org/people/F.M.Audio/] Attribution 4

28 de mar de 202632 min