Show Notes
Alexander the Great is dead, but the struggle for his empire is only getting bloodier. Mike Bird and Tristan Hughes trace the rise of Antigonus, Seleucus, Ptolemy and Cassander as alliances collapse, royal heirs are murdered and rival generals declare themselves kings. Discover how Seleucus retook Babylon, why Demetrius earned the name “the Besieger”, and how the failed siege of Rhodes helped create one of the wonders of the ancient world. The story culminates at the Battle of Ipsus, where hundreds of war elephants decide the fate of Alexander’s empire. Mike and Tristan also explore the origins of the Ptolemaic and Seleucid kingdoms, their impact on Judea and the Book of Daniel, and the first dramatic clashes between the Hellenistic world and rising Rome. Who would become Alexander’s true successor?Subscribe & Support👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the History's Last Stand podcast at https://www.premier.plus/historys-last-stand-with-michael-bird🎙️🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com/ 📢Follow us
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