Ancient Betrayals — S1E5 — Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great

Ancient Betrayals — S1E5 — Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great

Series: Ancient Betrayals Season: 1 Episode: 5 Production year: 2025 Genre: Ancient History, Documentary, Politics, War

Synopsis

In 337 BCE, Philip's marriage to Cleopatra Eurydice and a rival heir threatened Alexander's claim to the throne. Philip was assassinated, leaving Alexander to eliminate rivals and ascend the throne.

About the series

We unveil stories of conspiracies, murders, and acts of treachery that changed the course of ancient history. Discover the motives behind the most shocking double-crosses - many never before revealed.

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