The Ancients · History Hit
The Fall of Persia | Alexander the Great
February 19, 2026·1 hr 14 min·5 clips
Alexander the Great's men built a massive mole to conquer the island city of Tyre, changing the landscape forever.
As heard by us
A campaign story that treats terrain, records, and timing as part of the battle.
The episode uses Alexander's advance through Phoenike as its spine, but the real interest is how an ancient campaign is shaped by terrain and logistics.
Why you'd press play
Track Alexander's army along the Phoenician coast, through river crossings, and into the dated run-up to the next great battle.
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