This episode tells the story of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king whose ambition and brilliance reshaped the ancient world. Born in 356 BCE and tutored by Aristotle, Alexander inherited both military genius and a thirst for knowledge. At just twenty, he became king and quickly proved himself a bold leader, crushing revolts in Greece before launching a campaign against the mighty Persian Empire.

Through decisive victories at battles such as Issus and Gaugamela, Alexander toppled Darius III and extended his empire across the Middle East, Egypt, and into India. He was not only a conqueror but a visionary, founding cities like Alexandria and promoting the blending of Greek and Eastern cultures. His personal courage and charisma inspired loyalty in his soldiers, even as his relentless drive pushed them to exhaustion.

Alexander’s sudden death at age thirty-two left his vast empire fractured among his generals, but his influence endured. He spread Greek culture across continents, ignited centuries of cultural exchange, and set a standard for leadership that inspired figures from Caesar to Napoleon. Alexander’s voice changed the world by showing what ambition, vision, and daring could achieve—even if the price was an empire too vast to hold.

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