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Alexander the Great: Empire, Myth, and Mystery

In this two-part arc, The Rest Is History traces Alexander the Great’s rapid ascent from Macedonia to the far reaches of the known world, weighing his charisma against the costs of empire. The hosts explore conquest, the creation of legend, and the enduring questions about his death and legacy, including how his story reverberates through history, faith, and memory.
Episode count
2
Year span
336 BC – 323 BC
Published date
2021-11-08

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