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S01. E02. The Heir (Cleopatra’s wedding, Philip’s assassination, & Alexander)

S01. E02. The Heir (Cleopatra’s wedding, Philip’s assassination, & Alexander)

by Maged Atia | Jun 23, 2026 | S01. Alexander The Great

Narrator: Palace Servant at Aegae Setting: Aegae, 337–336 BCE 1. Sources a. Ancient Sources Plutarch, Life of Alexander Diodorus Siculus, Library of History Justin, Epitome of Pompeius Trogus Aristotle (indirect context on the Macedonian court) Arrian, Anabasis of...
S01. E01. The Horse – Bucephalus (Alexander’s Horse)

S01. E01. The Horse – Bucephalus (Alexander’s Horse)

by Maged Atia | Jun 22, 2026 | S01. Alexander The Great

Narrator: Nikanor, Stable Apprentice Setting: Pella, Macedonia, c. 344 BCE Sources Plutarch, Life of Alexander (primary source) Historical Data A Thessalian horse trader brought an exceptionally expensive horse to Philip’s court. The horse was considered...