Hello and Welcome to... a brand new season of Highkey Obsessed!

Today, Cassie and Thomas kick off the first episode of Highkey Obsessed: Addicted to Heroines with a discussion on Agrippina the Younger. Cassie reveals some the origins, successes, failures, and misconceptions of the first Empress of Rome. All that, and more on Highkey Obsessed!

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Hello and Welcome to... a brand new season of Highkey Obsessed!

Today, Thomas is joined by his new cohost Cassie of Sharkbate's Bookshelf to introduce season five of Highkey Obsessed. They introduce the new season of the show, reveal the season's subheading, and ask each other a series of questions to help the audience get to know them a little better. All this, and more on Highkey Obsessed!

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On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas discusses then long awaited Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander's final, decisive battle with Darius III, which essentially brought about the end of the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

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On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas discusses the Siege of Gaza, its aftermath, and whether Alexander the Great was truly guilty of some truly barbaric accusations leveled at him. He also dishes on what's next for the show and asks for some audience input!

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Today on Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into Alexander the Great's siege of Tyre in 332 BCE. A very exciting, very cool, siege that encapsulates a lot of the reasons the ancients bestowed Alexander with the title the Great.

All this and more on an action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed!

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Today on Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into all things the Battle of Issus. He gives a brief introduction to Darius III of Persia, talks about the lead up to Alexander's first engagement with the Persian King, the battle itself, and its aftermath. Next time, the Sieges of Tyre and Gaza.

All this and more on an action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed!

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On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas begins his 4(ish) part series on the military career and abilities of Alexander the Great. In this episode he analyzes some of the smaller battles and engagements Alexander fought in, specifically choosing those which reflect a variety of important facets of his abilities.

He also discusses the Battle of the Granicus River, Alexander's first major engagement against a Persian army!

All this and more on an action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed!

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On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into the relationships, with a focus on the romantic relationships, of Alexander the Great. Were he and Hephaestion lovers? Did he have a torrid two week long sex romp with the queens of the Amazons? Important questions we strive to answer on this week's episode!

Apologies for a few spots of touchy audio in this episode, still very much getting used to the new mic, thank you for your patience!

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On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas continues his coverage of Alexander the Great with a rambly deep dive into Alexander's skill, or lack thereof at managing his wealth. He discusses the minting of coins throughout Alexander's reign, his accrual of wealth, money, and treasure, and his inability to control his treasurers.

Next episode, Alexander the Lover.

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On this episode Thomas delves into the early Kingship of Alexander the Great, including an investigation into the assassination of his father, moves Alexander took to solidify his power, and a discussion of the young king's financial inheritance. All this and more on Alexander the King!

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