In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great

  • : 1998
  • : 4
  • : 1
  • BBC
  • Documentary

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Son of God
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14, 1998
As Michael Wood stood on the bridge over the river at Issus, his view was obstructed by power lines and superhighways. It was hard to imagine the intensity of that now-famous battle in .. show full overview
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Lord of Asia
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21, 1998
One wonders what makes this area in northern Iraq one of history's major fault lines -- places marked over and over again by historic eruptions that literally change the course of time .. show full overview
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Across the Hindu Kush
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28, 1998
Alexander had now set a determined pace that would bring his army straight into heart of the Persian empire, the city of Persepolis. While one of Alexander's generals lead his troops on .. show full overview
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To the Ends of the Earth
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04, 1998
Alexander made an encampment here in the foothills of the Hindu Kush. The Russians did as well, establishing their main base here during the Afghan war. It was also the site of one of .. show full overview

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