Episode Appearances
The Ancients · Feb 12, 2026
The Invasion of Persia | Alexander the Great
“Alexander's mother; captured at Issus along with other Persian royal family members”
Alexander the Great's Persian Campaign StrategyBattle of the Granicus River (334 BC)Macedonian Military Organization and Tactics
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Alexander the Great | Rise to Power
“Alexander's mother from Epirus; played significant role in Alexander's early life and allegedly orchestrated deaths of rivals after Philip's assassination”
Macedonian Royal Succession and Dynastic PoliticsAncient Military Leadership and Command StructurePhilip II's Military Reforms and Army Organization
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Dan Carlin's Hardcore History · Jun 7, 2024
Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
“Mother of Alexander; wielded significant political influence and was suspected of involvement in Philip's assassination”
Philip II of Macedon—Military Reforms and State BuildingPike Phalanx—Ancient Military Innovation and Tactical DominanceMacedonian Army Structure—Professional vs. Militia Forces
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