Follow the epic life and conquests of Alexander the Great, from Macedonia to the edges of the known world.

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[00:00.20]In 356BCE, in the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, a child was born who would change the course of history.
[00:08.76]His name was Alexander, the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympias.
[00:14.32]Legends claim that on the night of his birth, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus burned, a sign that the world was about to witness greatness.
[00:23.18]Even as a young boy, Alexander was curious and ambitious.
[00:27.30]He was tutored by Aristotle, the greatest philosopher of the time, who taught him about philosophy, science, and the art of leadership.
[00:35.54]Alexander's father, King Philip II, was a brilliant military strategist.
[00:41.06]He united the fractious Greek city-states under Macedonian rule, preparing the way for his son.
[00:47.70]Alexander admired his father, but also dreamed of surpassing him.
[00:52.06]He tamed the wild horse, Bucephalus, as a boy, impressing everyone with his courage and skill.
[00:58.00]The stage was set for a remarkable journey.
[01:01.50]The seeds of greatness had been sown, and the world would soon know Alexander not just as a prince, but as a conqueror.


In 356 BCE, in the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, a child was born who would change the course of history. His name was Alexander, the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympias. Legends claim that on the night of his birth, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus burned, a sign that the world was about to witness greatness. Even as a young boy, Alexander was curious and ambitious. He was tutored by Aristotle, the greatest philosopher of the time, who taught him about philosophy, science, and the art of leadership. Alexander’s father, King Philip II, was a brilliant military strategist. He united the fractious Greek city-states under Macedonian rule, preparing the way for his son. Alexander admired his father but also dreamed of surpassing him. He tamed the wild horse Bucephalus as a boy, impressing everyone with his courage and skill. The stage was set for a remarkable journey. The seeds of greatness had been sown, and the world would soon know Alexander not just as a prince, but as a conqueror.