http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.com A digitally remastered look at the life of Alexander the Great, from his birth in Macedonia and his conquests to the edge of the world and back. en-uk Copyright 2013 Jamie Redfern. All rights reserved. Jamie Redfern The Remastered Story of Alexander the Great. A digitally remastered look at the life of Alexander the Great, from his birth in Macedonia and his conquests to the edge of the world and back. Jamie Redfern thehistoryofpodcast@gmail.com No http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode1-Introduction/Episode1.mp3 Hello and welcome to A History Of: Alexander the Great - Remastered. In this episode we will introduce the world Alexander was born into, by looking at the Persians, the Greeks, the Macedonians and taking the historical narrative up to the defeat of the Persians in their invasion of Greece. We will also review our sources. History Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:40:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Introduction to the ancient world, and to our sources. Hello and welcome to A History Of: Alexander the Great - Remastered. In this episode we will introduce the world Alexander was born into, by looking at the Persians, the Greeks, the Macedonians and taking the historical narrative up to the defeat of the Persians in their invasion of Greece. We will also review our sources. 00:27:33 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 1, Introduction, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Arrian, Plutarch, War, Macedonia, Macedon, Darius, Marathon, Thermopylae http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/a-history-of-alexander-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode2-Squabbles/Episode2.mp3 In this episode we have a rapid fire history of classical Greece, looking at the campaigns by Athens against Persia, the rise of the Athenian Empire, the Peloponnesian War, Sparta's rise and fall, the rise of Thebes and ultimately the wars that doomed Greece. Also featuring the Thucydides fan club hour. History Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:25:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Classical Greece in 15 minutes. In this episode we have a rapid fire history of classical Greece, looking at the campaigns by Athens against Persia, the rise of the Athenian Empire, the Peloponnesian War, Sparta's rise and fall, the rise of Thebes and ultimately the wars that doomed Greece. Also featuring the Thucydides fan club hour. 00:16:56 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 2, Squabbles, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Argos, Corinth, Thucydides, Peloponnesian War http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_25.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode3-PhilipAndThe/Episode3.mp3 In this episode we have a quick history of Macedonia, looking at the origins of the Kingdom, and its difficulties throughout the classical period. We look at the rise of Philip, seeing just how and why he was able to dominate Greece in the way he did. History Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:05:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Macedonia and Philip. In this episode we have a quick history of Macedonia, looking at the origins of the Kingdom, and its difficulties throughout the classical period. We look at the rise of Philip, seeing just how and why he was able to dominate Greece in the way he did. 00:19:27 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 3, Philip and the Macedonians, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Argos, Philip, Olynthus, Thrace, Illyria http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode4-TheYoungAlexander/Episode4.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's youth. We go over the omens surrounding his birth, his upbringing, his friends, his early career - including the Battle of Charonea, and the assassination of Philip. History Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:15:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Alexander's youth. In this episode we look at Alexander's youth. We go over the omens surrounding his birth, his upbringing, his friends, his early career - including the Battle of Chaeronea, and the assassination of Philip. 00:25:52 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 4, The Young Alexander, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Athens, Thebes, Chaeronea, Philip, Olympias http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_9.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode5-ConsolidatingPower/Episode5.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's personality, before looking at just how chaotic the first years of his rule were. Alexander must deal with the Barbarians and the Greeks before Macedonia is ready to challenge Persia. History Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:40:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No First years in power. In this episode we look at Alexander's personality, before looking at just how chaotic the first years of his rule were. Alexander must deal with the Barbarians and the Greeks before Macedonia is ready to challenge Persia. 00:16:03 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 5, Consolidating Power, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Athens, Thebes, Corinth http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_16.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode6-FirstStrike/Episode6.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's crossing into Asia, focusing on the Battle of the River Granicus. History Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:30:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Invasion of Asia. In this episode we look at Alexander's crossing into Asia, focusing on the Battle of the River Granicus. 00:18:04 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 6, First Strike, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Memnon, Darius, Battle, River Granicus http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_23.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode7-IHaveUndoneIt/Episode7.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's movements across Asia, the Gordian Knot, the war in the Greek islands and introduce Darius. History Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:30:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Gordium Knot. In this episode we look at Alexander's movements across Asia, the Gordian Knot, the war in the Greek islands and introduce Darius. 00:27:32 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 7, I Have Undone It, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Memnon, Darius, Gordian Knot, Halicarnassus http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_30.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode8-AlexanderVs.Darius/Episode8.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's first confrontation with Darius at the Battle of Issus. History Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:30:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Issus. In this episode we look at Alexander's movements across Asia, the Gordian Knot, the war in the Greek islands and introduce Darius. 00:18:40 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 8, Alexander vs Darius, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Issus http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode9-TakingTyre/Episode9.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's advance south into Phoenicia and the siege of Tyre. History Tue, 06 Aug 2013 16:45:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Siege of Tyre. In this episode we look at Alexander's advance south into Phoenicia and the siege of Tyre. 00:30:13 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 9, Taking Tyre, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Tyre, Phoenicia http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_13.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode10-EnteringEgypt/Episode10.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's siege of Gaza, his march into Egypt and the foundation of Alexandria. History Tue, 13 Aug 2013 14:15:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Siege of Gaza. In this episode we look at Alexander's siege of Gaza, his march into Egypt and the foundation of Alexandria. 00:14:18 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 10, Entering Egypt, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Tyre, Phoenicia, Gaza. Egypt, Alexandria http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_27.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode11-OPaiDios/Episode11.mp3 In this episode we look at Alexander's journey to the oracle at Siwa, whether Alexander thought he was a god, the government of his empire and the Agis revolt. History Tue, 27 Aug 2013 13:10:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Siwa and Godhood. In this episode we look at Alexander's journey to the oracle at Siwa, whether Alexander thought he was a god, the government of his empire and the Agis revolt. 00:23:39 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 11, O pai Dios, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Egypt, Siwa, Ammon, Ra, Zeus, Agis, Sparta, Antipater http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode12-AlexanderVs/Episode12.mp3 In this episode we cover the battle of Gaugamela. History Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Gaugamela. In this episode we cover the battle of Gaugamela. 00:20:21 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 12, Alexander vs Darius Round 2 This Time Its Personal, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Darius, Gaugamela, Bessus http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_11.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode13-VictoryLap/Episode13.mp3 In this episode we cover the capture of Babylon, Susa and Persepolis. History Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:10:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Capturing cities. In this episode we cover the capture of Babylon, Susa and Persepolis. 00:20:16 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 13, Victory Lap, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Darius, Babylon, Susa, Persepolis, Zagros Mountains, Ariobarzanes http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_18.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode14-MountainChases/Episode14.mp3 In this episode we cover the chase of Darius and Bessus through Central Asia. History Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:25:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Chases through the mountains. In this episode we cover the chase of Darius and Bessus through Central Asia. 00:24:59 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 14, Mountain Chases, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Darius, Bessus http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_25.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode15-ThereBeTrouble/Episode15.mp3 The 'plots' of Philotas, Cleitus and Callisthenes. History Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:05:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Plots and problems. The 'plots' of Philotas, Cleitus and Callisthenes. 00:20:59 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 15, There be Trouble in Them Thar Hills, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Philotas, Cleitus, Callisthenes http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode16-ToTheEndsOfThe/Episode16.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we cover Alexander's journey into India, Battle of the Hydaspes and the mutiny which would force him to head for home. History Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:25:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Into India. This week in Alexander Remastered, we cover Alexander's journey into India, Battle of the Hydaspes and the mutiny which would force him to head for home. 00:21:22 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 16, To the Ends of the Earth, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, India, Porus, Hydaspes, Mutiny http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_9.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode17-OutOfLuck/Episode17.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we cover Alexander's journey down the Indus as he falls into a spot of bother. History Wed, 09 Oct 2013 20:50:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Down the Indus. This week in Alexander Remastered, we cover Alexander's journey down the Indus as he falls into a spot of bother. 00:18:41 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 17, Out of Luck, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, India, Indus http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered_16.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode18-Endgame/Episode18.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we cover Alexander's journey across Gedrosia back to Persia, and the 'reign of terror' which followed. History Wed, 16 Oct 2013 14:30:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Reign of Terror. This week in Alexander Remastered, we cover Alexander's journey across Gedrosia back to Persia, and the 'reign of terror' which followed. 00:15:33 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 18, Endgame, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/a-history-of-alexander-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode19-MutinyOnTheOpis/Episode19.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we focus heavily on a mutiny by Alexander's troops at Opis. History Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:30:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Reign of Terror. This week in Alexander Remastered, we focus heavily on a mutiny by Alexander's troops at Opis. 00:20:02 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 19, Mutiny on the Opis, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-history-of-alexander-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode20-Death/Episode20.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we turn to Alexander's final days. History Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:05:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Alexander's death. This week in Alexander Remastered, we turn to Alexander's final days. 00:19:14 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 20, Death, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Persia, Persians, Greek, Greece, Macedonia, Macedon, Hephaestion http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-history-of-alexander-great-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat-Remastered.Episode21-WhatHappenedNext/Episode21.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we look at Alexander's successors, all the civil wars, and how Alexander's Empire tore itself apart. History Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:05:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Alexander's successors. This week in Alexander Remastered, we look at Alexander's successors, all the civil wars, and how Alexander's Empire tore itself apart. 00:17:53 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 21, What Happened Next, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern, Antigonus, Ptolemy, Antipater, Seleucus, Lysimachus, Phillip, Perdiccas http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/new-podcast-feeds.html http://archive.org/download/Psa-ImportantPodcastNews/NewFeedsAndUni.mp3 Important Podcast News History Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:30:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No Important Podcast News. Important Podcast News 00:08:58 Jamie Redfern, Arab Spring, Hannibal, Alexander, PSA, Important Podcast News http://thehistoryofpodcast.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/a-history-of-alexander-remastered.html http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexander-Remastered.Episode22-TheEnd/Episode22.mp3 This week in Alexander Remastered, we bring the show to a close. History Sun, 01 Jun 2014 17:15:00 GMT Jamie Redfern No The End. This week in Alexander Remastered, we bring the show to a close. 00:08:13 A, History, Of, Alexander the Great, Alexander, Great, Remastered, Episode 22, The End, Jamie Redfern, Jamie, Redfern