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A history based podcast in which we delve into periods of History so tumultous their story needs telling.

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  • Sep 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Episode 28 Part 2 - The Phalanx and the Legion

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 29:49


Roman soliders had made their mark on the minds of the Macedonians, it was clear that this war was more serious than the last.However, the victor was unclear, Philip despite being the underdog, had shown he had a knack for talent. Rome was eager for a quick victory, in the battle of the Phalanx and the Legion who would come out on top?Karanos Journal - https://revistes.uab.cat/karanos/indexFollow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 28 - The Phalanx and the Legion Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 45:19


Macedon had now come to blows with Rome itself, to the Romans though they were just a side show to the main threat of Hannibal and Carthage. Yet for Philip and Macedon Carthage was a world away and Greece was still a place full of enemies and allies and conflict would not stop. Evenutally, however, the side show would become the target and the Phalanx and Legion would clash.Karanos Journal - https://revistes.uab.cat/karanos/indexFollow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 27 - The Romans

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 18:04


Philip V was a young man when he came to the throne, like his namesake Philip took over the throne with Macedon in a precarious position. There was much he would have to do. Yet in the west the power of the Romans was growing, yet not unchallenged, with the rise of Hannibal, Philip saw his chance.Karanos Journal - https://revistes.uab.cat/karanos/indexFollow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 26 - Setting the Scene

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 21:42


Antigonus Gonatas was dead, the last physical connection to Ipsus gone. But despite the issues of the Antigonus the line of succession was secure. Demetrius his son would come to throne, but would he be able to hold onto his kingdom. Karanos Journal - https://revistes.uab.cat/karanos/indexFollow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 25 - The League

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 24:22


Antigonus had managed to do what seemed impossible and defeated Pyrrhus of Epirus in Battle at Argos. With the defeat of the Epirote King, Macedonian control over Greece was able to be restored. Yet there were always hungry eyes looking to exploit weakness and from inside Greece itself a new threat would rise with all the backing of youth. Karanos Journal - https://revistes.uab.cat/karanos/indexFollow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 24 - Return of a King

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 23:46


With Demetrius imprisoned by his long term enemy and rival, his son Antigonus must take command of the remnants of the Antigonid forces, fight against his father's enemies and establish himself. It would not be easy and there would be many challeneges. And to the north a new threat emerges. Karanos Journal - https://revistes.uab.cat/karanos/indexFollow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 23 - Death and Honour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 24:58


Macedon had been a poison chalice for Demetrius, and soon would become that literally for his wife Phila. On the brink of collapse and abject defeat though news came to Demetrius that gave him hope for the future, set in motion plans that he wished to enact, and would see him leave Greece. Yet he would be entering lands of an old enemy. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (The Princeton History of the Ancient World) - Josiah OberPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 22 - The Poison Throne

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 24:51


Macedon may have been secure under a new Antigonid Dynasty, and Demetrius may had already shown himself to be a capable king but the new throne he sat on seemed to be more than meets the eye. There was a reason that Cassander had failed to grow the power of Macedon and now Demetrius would find out why...Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 21 - The New Dynasty

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 23:53


Demetrius was attempting to build up his power, but news from the north would change his plan . . . twice. The Theatre of our history has reutrned back to Macedon and would Demetrius return. A new Dynasty was waiting to come to power. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 20 - The king without a Throne

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 22:37


Welcome Back to Apocalypse History. The most decisive battle of an age was over and while the dust was settling new powers were staking their claim to the old Antigonid lands. Yet the Antigonids were not defeated entirely Demetrius was still alive and had some forces and influence left, the question is how would he use them?Also stick around for a special Announcement!!!Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 19 - Ipsus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 23:15


The Antigonids were strong and powerful, yet one was aging and the other had yet to truly prove himself. The other successors were jealous and loning for more power.A small village in Asia Minor would become the site of the most climatic battle in our history since the wars of Alexander, an empire could be forged or smashed.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 18 - New Order

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 23:11


The first kingdom rose from the ashes of Alexander's Empire on the back of the stunning victory at Salamis. Antigonus was now the most significant figure in the Eastern Mediterranean, but he was getting old, and Demetrius was the future. Yet would his son have the same skill in leadership that his father had? Would the other dynasts become kings, and if so how?Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 17 - Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 26:20


After the death of Alexander IV, it was clear that the successors were not fighting for the Argead Empire anymore, they were fighting for themselves, their own powerbases and their own glory. Yet none of them claimed to be a king, however, with the shifting tides of war, power grabs and battles, would one finally make the claim to be a King and rule their own kingdom?Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 16 - Shaky Foundations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 23:15


The Antigonid forces may have been on the up but there are many opponents and over time they show themselves causing more problems for the Asian dynast. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 15 - The Pieces

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 23:58


The successors have been battling for supremacy for many years, with the twisting nature of power there now comes a new forerunner, but Antigonus knows what he is up against, he has been a part of the intrigue and combat for years and now finally takes centre stage. Taking on threats and enemies, the pieces slowly fit into place for a climatic showdown.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistoryMusic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/Music by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 14 - The Seleucids

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 37:55


After coming to power in the East the Seleucid dynasty ruled much of the Persian lands, yet power, wealth corrupts entirely and it do so to this new empire. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 13 - The Ptolemies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 37:04


In the first of our special episodes this series we take a look at the Ptolemaic dynasty from Ptolemy I to the final Ptolemy XV. Prepare for murder, intrigue and incest. The Macedonians of Egypt were a wild bunch! Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsThe House of Ptolemy (Illustrated) by E. BevanPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful! WITH NEW REWARD TIERS YAY!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 12 - Cracks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 22:52


Alexander is long dead, his empire still exists, but when you build too fast cracks begin to show.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/apochistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/ApocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 11 - Eris (Chaos)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 24:07


The Empire may have been won but it was not secure, and now it would be rocked to its very core. Perfect for the Goddess of Chaos.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxAlexander to Actium: The Hellenistic Age by P. GreenAntigonos the One-Eyed and the Creation of the Hellenistic State (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by R. A BillowsPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistory Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 10 - Pothos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 24:06


The allure of the East was not just lands and wealth, but glory and knowledge. Pothos drove Alexander to new heights and new daring deeds, but would it be too much . . . . Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistory Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 9 - The Edge of the World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 34:14


After the Egyptian campaign, Alexander and his forces now came upon the Persians at Gaugamela. With a victory the world would be open to them, with defeat the last 3 years of campaigning would be for nothing.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm ErringtonAlexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 8 - Divinity and Heartland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 23:24


After the defeat of Darius the way stood open to Alexander, yet he did not follow and pushed south, entering Egypt, a land of religious mystery and wonder.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington Alexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 7 - War of the Kings

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 26:27


With the victory of the Grancius River, Alexander's Macedonians were in bouyant moods, yet the cities of Asia Minor stood in their way and soon the Great King himself was looking to respond.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington Alexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 6 - Granicus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 22:30


It is 334, and Alexander has crossed the Hellespont, what will await him and his army in the new vast expanses of the Persian Empire.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington Alexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 5 - The Prodigal Son

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 26:02


The King is dead, long live the king. Philip has died and now his son, Alexander must come to the throne and follow in his father's footsteps or forge his own path, yet will he work with the Greeks or will Alexander cut a bloody swath through Greece. Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington Alexander the Great by R. Lane FoxPlutarch Translation - The Age of Alexander (Penguin Classics) by T. DuffIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 4 - The End of Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 25:09


The relationship of the Macedonians and the Greeks was fragile and during the coming years, it would not take long for war, and the end to come for one side of the conflict.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington In the Shadow of Olympus: The Emergence of Macedon by Eugene BorzaPhilip II of Macedonia By Ian WorthingtonIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 3 - The Greeks

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 24:42


Macedon was secure under Philip as was his own throne. Yet War was brewing and it wouldn't be long before Philip was dragged into combat with the Greeks to the south against forces that threaten the balance of power in Greece.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.By the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonA Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington In the Shadow of Olympus: The Emergence of Macedon by Eugene BorzaPhilip II of Macedonia By Ian WorthingtonIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 2 - The Threats to Macedon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 26:11


At the end of the Last Episode we left Macedon on the edge of destruction not quite sure if it would survive. In this episode will look at the opening two years of Philip's Reign to see how he will deal with these threats.Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/ApocHistorySources for the Episode.A Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington In the Shadow of Olympus: The Emergence of Macedon by Eugene BorzaBy the Spear: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization) By Ian WorthingtonPhilip II of Macedonia By Ian WorthingtonIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

Episode 1 - The Establishment of Macedon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2019 31:57


Twitter https://twitter.com/ApocHistoryWelcome to a brand new history podcast, from the creators of History Through Games. This new series will look at one of the most tumultuous times in history the Rise and Fall of the Macedonian kingdom over a period of only truly 150 years.Episode 1 will look at the background of the Macedonian Kingdom from the 5th Century down to the death of Perdiccas III.Sources for the Episode.A Companion to Ancient Macedonia by Joseph Roisman and Ian WorthingtonA History of Macedonia by R. Malcolm Errington Inventing the Barbarian: Greek Self-Definition through Tragedy By Edith HallRethinking the Other in Antiquity By Erich GruenIn the Shadow of Olympus: The Emergence of Macedon by Eugene BorzaIf you Wish to support us over at Patreon we would be forever thankful!https://www.patreon.com/apocalypsehistorySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Apocalypsehistory)

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