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Hello, welcome to my podcast about Alexander the Great, i am Michalis, together we are going to analyse the life of Alexander the Great. We have a ton to talk about, at the age of 30 Alexander had conquered 2/3 of the known world. He had the equally great Aristotle as a tutor, he was born in Pella, that is, was and forever be Greek. I hope to put out an episode every two or three weeks.If you have any questions or suggestions i would love to hear from you.

Michalis


    • Jul 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES

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    The Alexander the Great podcast is a captivating and entertaining exploration of one of history's most fascinating figures. Hosted by Michalis, a Greek himself, this podcast offers a unique perspective and brings a fresh spin to the story we are already familiar with. The pronunciation of Greek names and hearing them in their proper form adds an extra layer of authenticity to the narrative. Michalis is not only knowledgeable about his subject matter but also charming and often injects humor into his storytelling, making it an absolute delight to listen to.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Michalis' storytelling ability. He has a talent for weaving together historical facts with personal anecdotes and perspectives that make the episodes engaging from start to finish. The mix of humor and personal touch creates a unique listening experience that sets this podcast apart from others in the genre. Additionally, starting with the history of Philip before delving into Alexander's life pays off in providing valuable context for understanding Alexander's achievements.

    However, it's worth noting that there is profanity sprinkled throughout the podcast. While it is used sparingly and usually for emphasis or to make a point, parents with younger listeners may want to be aware of this content. However, for adult listeners interested in the subject matter, it doesn't detract from the overall quality and enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Alexander the Great podcast is an outstanding show that combines historical accuracy with humor and personal insight. Michalis' passion for his subject shines through in every episode, making it both enlightening and entertaining. Whether you're already familiar with Alexander or just discovering his story for the first time, this podcast is well worth a listen. It truly is a winner among history podcasts.

    (Note: This review is based on excerpts from multiple individual reviews)



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    26. Building a 100 person party tent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 24:04


    Map to see were we are:https://shorturl.at/Rh5jeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    25. The destruction of Thebes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 31:00


    Not Alexanders proudest moment. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    24. Alexander ventures North

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 31:24


    We are in 336. Alexander travels too Delphi to ask Pythia how his Persian campaign will go. Afterwards, he will head north to avenge some of his father's defeats.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    23. Diogenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 28:36


    While Alexander was in Corinth several people came to greet him. Someone who had better this to do was Diogenes the Cynic. Alexander will order his people to take him to him. Why would he do this? Who is this Diogenes? What does it mean to be a Cynic? and many more questions in today's episode.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    22. Alexander's purge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 28:23


    We look at Alexanders first actions as King of Macedonia.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    21. Death of a King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 30:47


    In this episode we look at the final moments of a great King Phillip the Second of Makedonia.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    20. The Philippeion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 26:22


    Phillip order a temple to be build, to us know as the Philippeion. He tried to find a wife for his special needs son, Aridaious, but Alexander messes it up for him, and we finish with Phillip finding a seventh wife, Cleopatra.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Ionic and Doric order: https://tinyurl.com/ynfvcrne A Skifos:https://tinyurl.com/2w49eze7Asia Minorhttps://tinyurl.com/3bmyb5tf 

    19. Hegemon of Greece

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 29:13


    Phillip was busy after the battle of Chaeronea. He mostly wanted everyone to get along.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Donation link:https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    18. The battle of Chaeronea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 28:21


    August of 338 BC is the date of the most important battle of ancient Greece, the  battle of Chaeronea, one of the few battles that Alexander and Phillip worked together.The Macedonian line uphttps://www.livius.org/pictures/a/maps/map-of-the-battle-of-chaeronea/  Lion of Chaeroneahttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lion-of-chaeronea Donation linkhttps://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    17. The coalition of Athens and Thebes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 25:14


    We start off talking about what Alexander looked like and Phillips moves after he went against the Skytheans. Donate please.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eloudianos/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/alexandergreatpodcast/

    16. From siege to siege to siege

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 26:30


    Phillip was a busy boy in the years 339 to 340. https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    15. Thrace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 27:47


    Phillip has found his chance to make his move against Thrace.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    14. Aristotle - Part B

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 30:44


    Second and last episode of the podcast on Aristotle.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/http://www.vias.org/physics/bk1_05_01.html 

    13. Aristotle - Part A

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 27:13


    Part A of the podcast that is dedicated to Aristotle.  We talk about his teachers, and a few words about his teachers teacher. Also a little abit about his life, who he was and were he came from.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    12. About Alonissos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 31:52


    The Athenians remembered that at some point in history Alonissos was theirs, now they ask for it back and Phillip doesn't take it well.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/ 

    11. Not the greatest start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 30:51


    We start of at 346, Phillip is elected president of the Pythian Games. Demosthenes gives his "About Peace" speech, which gives us many clues about Athens felt at this specific time period. We have a few battles with Illirian tribes in the North of Macedonia. The Thessalians are not feeling loved and Alexander will have his first contact with Voukefalas, or Bucephalus, the greatest of all the horses. http://alexandroscast.gr/χορηγός/

    10. Peace of Philocrates

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 27:43


    In this episode i talk about the years 346 and 345. The years that a peace treaty was agreed on between Athens and Macedonia.https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    9. Sending embassies to Phillip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 24:01


    Asides from Phalaikos's big dick, i talk about the embassies that were sent to Phillip after its publicly known that he want peace with Athens. https://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/https://alexandroscast.gr/en/2021/11/11/sending-embassies-to-phillip/

    8. Siege of Olynthos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 26:53


    In this episode i talk about the years 351 to 348. To begin with i talk about Demosthenes and how his career as a political orator started. We also look at how Phillip managed to conquer Olynthos.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    7. Battle of Crocus Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 24:58


    In this episode I am talking about the great come back of Phillip the Second of Macedon. He had lost a couple of battles against Onomarchos of Phokida. This time he is more prepared after he took some time off. They meet in the plain of Crocus. Their battle took place in the year 353. I also talk about what Phillip got up to in the years 352 and 351.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    6. Third Sacred War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 26:24


    We start off talking about the oracle of Delphi and the lovely Pythia. Then I describe how the Third Sacred War started and how Phillip was involved.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    5. The siege of Amphipolis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 26:40


    I begin todays episode in the year 358, Phillip is looking to secure some sort of an economic stability for his kingdom so he set his sight on the nearby mines. Then he decides to siege Aphipolis in the year 357, which went really well, for Phillip that is, not so much the Athenians that loved having  some sort of control of the city.I say a few words about the Social War, a nice little whore story, staring our friend Demosthenes and Laida, and some other things that happened in the year 358 to 356.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/http://alexandroscast.gr/en/2021/05/07/the-siege-of-amphipolis/ 

    4. Alliance with Thessaly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 27:37


    I explain how Philip managed to make one of his first alliances. Who were the Thessalians of the 4th century BC, a few words about Olympiada, Amphipolis, Demosthenes and Athens.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    3. Phillips changes and first few battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 27:08


    In this episode I talk about the changes that Phillip brought into the Macedonian army and his first few important wins.http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

    2. How Philip got started

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 30:10


    We look at the state of Macedonia, while Philip gets the Kingship and his very first action as King, also what the kings prior to Philip were like. http://alexandroscast.gr/χορηγός/ 

    1. Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 25:50


    A introduction to the podcast, we talk about sources and my favourite Alexander stories. http://alexandroscast.gr/en/donate/

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