In this episode we look at Alexander's youth. We go over the omens surrounding his birth, his upbringing, his friends, his early career - including the Battle of Chaeronea, and the assassination of Philip.

Episode 4 - The Young Alexander

A digitally remastered look at the life of Alexander the Great, from his birth in Macedonia and his conquests to the edge of the world and back.

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This week in Alexander Remastered, we bring the show to a close.

Episode 22 - The End

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This week in Alexander Remastered, we look at Alexander's successors, all the civil wars, and how Alexander's Empire tore itself apart.

Episode 21 - What Happened Next

This week in Alexander Remastered, we turn to Alexander's final days.

Episode 20 - Death

This week in Alexander Remastered, we focus heavily on a mutiny by Alexander's troops at Opis.

Episode 4 - The Young Alexander

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