Alexander the Great

Alexander III of Macedon (356 – 323 BC), better known as Alexander the Great, is one of the most enticing and popular historical characters. His brief but intense life, the transcendence of all his conquests and victories, and the radical change he brought about in the world in which he lived, has led to the publication of many works in recent years on everything related to his life and work.

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[jonathdaniel]

i had exam today i forgot to study after listening to this i am pretty sure i can above 80%
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[amaiagoni]

How fitting is having this video narrated by an Edinburgh accent, the Athens of the North.

[imperatormalum]

Great Video!!! I just covered this for my kids history lesson and your video was great recap for them. Kids want to say they loved your video :)

[chrissvayart]

AMAZING VIDEO DUDE! Using this for my student now, thank you!

[mbathroom]

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[Theodoros_Kolokotronis]

Needless to mention that the Ancient Greek Kingdom of Macedonia was among the participants in the Olympic Games, together with all other Greek City States and Kingdoms of Greece during the Hellenistic era.

Stretching from cities as far as Neapolis, Croton, Taranto, Syracuse in Southern Italy to Troy & Ionia in Asia Minor, Miletos, Ephesos Antiochia, the Pontus region in the Black Sea, Cyprus, Cyrene in Libya and Alexandria in Egypt.

[bluefanclub]

Great video.Informative and well done.

[Theodoros_Kolokotronis]

Alexander the Great visited the site of Ancient Troy in 334 B.C., as he embarked on his campaign against the Persian Empire, leading a unified Greek Army (Hellenic League).

The visit to Troy held both personal and strategic significance for Alexander. On one hand, it fulfilled his long-held desire to pay tribute to his hero Achilles and connect with the glorious past of Greek mythology.

On the other hand, the visit served as a powerful symbolic gesture that showcased his intention to unite the Greek world under his rule and carry on the legacy of the legendary heroes.

Upon reaching the Tomb of Achilles, Alexander took a moment to pay his respects and acknowledge the greatness of the legendary warrior.

Then, Alexander poured oil over the tomb, a customary practice in ancient Greek funerary rituals, symbolizing purification and sanctification.

He also placed garlands of flowers and foliage on the tomb, signifying honor and respect for the deceased.

Next, Alexander and Hephaestion sacrificed animals, likely horses, to honor the spirits of Achilles and Patroclus. This ritual was meant to appease the souls of the dead and seek their favor.

Finally, Alexander is believed to have organized athletic games at the site, following the ancient Greek tradition of hosting such competitions in memory of deceased heroes.

By paying homage to Achilles, Alexander was reinforcing his connection to the heroic past and legitimizing his claim to lead the Greek world.

After Troy and his first victory at the battle of the Granicus, while leading a unified Greek Army (Hellenic League) to avenge the Persian invasions in Greece 150 years prior, Alexander the Great sent 300 suits of full Persian armour (to honor the legendary last stand of the 300 Spartans in Thermopylae) to Athens, as a votive offering to Goddess Athena, to be hung on the Acropolis.

He ordered an inscription to be fixed over them; “Alexander, son of Philip and all the Greeks, present this offering from the spoils taken from the barbarians inhabiting Asia".

A statue group, known as the Granicus Monument, was erected by Alexander in the sanctuary of Zeus at Dion. This consisted of bronze statues by Lysippus, of Alexander with twenty-five of his companions who had died in the initial cavalry charge, all on horseback.

Alexander the Great is a sacred, immortal, legendary figure for us Greeks. Mostly for uniting all Greek City States and Kingdoms and spreading the unique Hellenic culture to the edges of the world. The rightful descendant of Achilles.

Eternal Hellas 🔥🇬🇷

[theultimateshield]

It's similar to Epified channel. Love it❤️

[cristofferruiz]

Please talk about Rafaela Herrera and the atack in the Rio San Juan.

[mastersasori]

This is good channel. But I like Kings and General's narrator voice more

[ΠάρηςΔίγκας]

Don't forget: "Alexander and Macedonians were Greeks"!

[MarbleKing]

05:32 - the Battle of Gaugamela "which meant Macedonia's ultimate defeat" ?

[eclipsesolarxd]

Jsjaj buen vídeo, hoigan cuando suben el vídeo de Julio Cesar en Academia Play? Bdkshdj

[denzigop]

I found this video again to take a couple screenshots

[ayushsamant]

why are you not mentioning his fight with king porus . in which he was defeated
by him

[faiiryxkaarl]

who else is here from SchoolHouseTeachers?

[KeyManiacLad]

Very good but I wish the two guys presenting these could pronounce people and place names properly. Is it beyond the wit of the makers of this channel to prime these two young lads beforehand? Otherwise it can at times sound a bit amateurish.

[your_being_led_by_your_nose]

SURE!! And nothing about Alexander the “Adequate”!!!

[jurgenburgen]

We need this in the german language. Please.