About this episode

The episode explores Alexander the Great's ambitious campaign against the Persian Empire at a young age.

Attacking the largest empire the world had ever seen is a huge endeavor at any age, but try doing it at 21. Alexander, fusing the qualities of a Napoleon with a gladiator, aims for immortality. The Persians are just in his way.

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