The Hellenistic Age Podcast

Stretching from the summer of 333 to the fall of 332 B.C., the Battle of Issus, the Siege of Tyre, and a case of mistaken identity are all covered in this episode of THAP. Website/Show Notes https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2019/09/09/008-the-age-of-alexander-he-too-is-alexander/ Twitter: https://twitter.com//HellenisticPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age...

The Battle of the Granicus River, several near-death experiences and the undoing of the world’s most epic knot are covered in the first year of the Asian campaign. Twitter https://twitter.com//HellenisticPod iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037 Website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/...

I'm back (sort of), and I'd like to come back with a "bonus" episode. Stuff that I couldn't normally fit within a standard episode format, or opinion pieces or casual discussions about the ancient world in general. In this episode, I discuss the critically panned 2004 Oliver Stone film "Alexander" , and try to offer my thoughts on why I like it. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hell...

With Phillip gone, will Alexander be able to take the reins of the kingdom and manage to keep it together in the Balkan campaigns before even stepping foot into Asia? Twitter; https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 Website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress....

Omens of greatness, some jilted lovers, and easy access to weaponry: what could go wrong? In this episode, we cover the early life of Alexander the Great, and take a look at the historiography surrounding it. *NOTE*: This is a remastered version of an original episode, which includes higher quality audio and cleanup iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id13779209...

We take a look at the bread and butter of the Macedonian Army: the Macedonian Phalanx and Companion Cavalry. We also talk about whether or not Alexander deserves as much credit as he does, and I keep tossing about words that are hard to remember. iTunes: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/004-prelude-the-macedonian-military-machine/id1377920930?i=1000411003053) SoundCloud: (https://soundcloud....

From backwater kingdom to supreme overlord of Greece, I take at look at the history of Macedonia and talk about the nature of its identity on whether it can truly be called "Greek". iTunes: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/003-prelude-the-kingdom-of-macedon/id1377920930?i=1000410516992) Soundcloud: (https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037/episode-3-the-age-of-alexander-the-kingdom-of-macedonia...

Wonderfully weird Herodotus, advanced imperial administration and the question of decadence are all spoken about in this episode on the Achaemenid Persian Empire. iTunes: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-prelude-achaemenid-persia/id1377920930?i=1000410295785) SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037/episode-2-the-age-of-alexander-achaemenid-persia) Stitcher: (https://www.s...

After emerging from the dark ages of the post-Mycenaean period, the city-states of the Greek Peninsula and Asia Minor managed to become powerful centers of intellectual and military tradition, coming into contact and conflict with neighboring Persia and, ultimately, themselves. Website (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2019/08/28/001-prelude-the-greeks/) iTunes: (https://podcasts.apple....

So it begins. Welcome to the Hellenistic Age Podcast, a show covering from Alexander to Cleopatra. You may be wondering "What is the Hellenistic Age?", "What is this show all about?". In this episode, I discuss the content and direction of the podcast, and why you should learn more about this incredibly fascinating period of world history. Website: (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/) iT...