The Stream of Time

This episode focuses on the campaigns of Chingiss Khan after he became Great Khan of the Mongols.

This episode we begin the story of the Mongol Empire and its founder, the man born as Temujin but later known to the world as Chingiss Khan.

In this episode we finally close the saga of Alexander. We talk about his last few years and the struggles that happened after his death.

In this episode we see Alexander have a tougher time than he did previously. Tensions rise, battles are harder fought for less spoils. And we take a short look at the last of his four great battles, the Battle of the Hydaspes.

In this episode we discuss the Battle of Gaugamela, what led up to it, how it played out, and the immediate aftermath.

Part 4 of the multi-part series exploring the life and times of Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great. This episode, we explore the Battle of Issus, and Alexander's entry to the Levant and Egypt

Part 3 of the multi-part series exploring the life and times of Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great. This episode, we talk about the Battle of the Granicus River and Alexander's time in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey).

Part 2 of the multi-part series exploring the life and times of Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great. This episode, we talk about who Alexander was, as well as his early life.

This first sheltered-in-place bonus episode is a brief look at the devastating Black Death, a plague that first hit Europe in the 14th century. We talk a bit about the coronavirus/COVID-19 affecting us. And hopefully you'll come away feeling a little better about humanity after listening.

We now start a multi-part series exploring the life and times of Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great. This episode, we discuss the historical context that led to the rise of someone like Alexander.