The ’’Greats’’ of History

Episode 18: Ashoka, part 2

We finally meet Ashoka and find out that far from great, he was, at first, pretty awful. So why is he considered by many to be India's greatest ruler? Also, pay not attention to a verbal flub; I was sick when I recorded this!

Episode 17: Ashoka, part 1

In which we review the outlines of Indian history, including rediscovering one of the great lost civilizations in human history (only about a century ago). 

Episode 16: Alexander III, part 5

The final chapter in our story about Alexander of Macedon. Spoiler alert: he dies in the course of this episode. Let's look back and judge if he really was the GOAT of GOATS. 

Episode 15: Alexander III, part 4

Alexander is closing in on conquering the once-mighty Persian Empire. And you'll never believe the last words of Darius III...

Episode 14: Alexander III, part 3

Time to get Alexander out of the Hellenic world and have him square off with his Persian counterpart, Darius III. 

Episode 13: Alexander III, part 2

Let's get Alexander on the throne, and track his early years as king. Also, I make a killer dad joke about a psychic. 

Episode 12: Alexander III, part 1

Let's set the stage for the most famous "Great" of them all. 

Bonus Episode: Three New Things I've Learned About Nebuchadnezzar II

You'd think that by now, I would be able to spell Nebuchadnezzar on the first try. Here's a quick look back at an old friend, and a few new things I've learned since his episodes aired a little while back.  

Episode 11: Darius I, Part 2

So Darius managed to become King of Kings. Now what? Let's find out, and while we are at it, we'll take a look back at the meaning and importance of the Persian Empire. (P.S. Get over yourself, Greece.)

Episode 10: Darius I

Confession time: I didn't want to do this one. Have a listen to find out why. (Oh, and I am glad I did.)