Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles delves into the achievements and enduring influence of Alexander the Great, who emerged from the small kingdom of Macedon to establish a sprawling empire that reached Persia. The episode also highlights the leaders who followed Alexander after his passing in Babylon, examining their efforts to preserve the empire through clever strategies rather than sheer military force.
Show
Ancient Worlds
Episode
S01E04
Air Date
Dec 01, 2010