The Conflict Archive: The Wars That Shaped Civilizations

Wars of the Diadochi - Part 1: The Gathering Storm

6 min · 25. maj 2026
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In the sweltering heat of Babylon, the greatest empire the world had ever known hung on the brink of chaos.Alexander the Great, just thirty-two, lay dying in a palace thick with incense and dread. Outside, courtiers, satraps, and generals swarmed like wolves, each eyeing the carcass of an empire that stretched from the Nile to the Indus. Who would rule the world he had conquered?Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/wars-of-the-diadochi The Conflict Archive is a historical documentary series examining the wars and campaigns that shaped civilizations across time. Explore more at: https://theconflictarchive.com If you enjoy this series, consider supporting our work: https://patreon.com/jonkai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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