THG Podcast: Alexander The Great

[@danielelse3914]

Lance gas GOT to lean into the mic during the discussion sessions. Josh is clear and loud. The contrast with his Dad is striking.

[@christophermccauley7318]

Agreed I really enjoy these podcasts but find it hard to listen to because of the contrast in volume

[@jeffbangkok]

Good evening Josh and THG

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Back in the Saddle Again Naturally!

[@alanwatts5445]

We might call Phillip of Macedon, Phillip the Great, except his son was Alexander. Phillip was quite an interesting guy. He left Alexander a united Greece (under Macedonian dominance), a military system of combined arms and tactics superior to anyone else. and a superb army. He also left Alexander a leadership style of leading from the front and a desire to conquer Persia. Can't remember the source or the exact quote but it goes something like, "He lost and eye, a hand, and a leg that the remaining parts of his body might live in greater glory". You don't get that by sitting in a chariot in the back.

[@williamjones3462]

I am glad I live in the current age. Such massive discoveries because of new technology in my lifetime. What else will be uncovered in the next decades?

[@fredcloud9668]

I learned.

[@laserbeam002]

everyone interested in Alexander the Great should watch British historian Michael Wood's documentary "In the footsteps of Alexander the Great". It really is a very good documentary.

[@Bulgeofpersuasion]

Some cultures are better than others.

[@phayroent9742]

I bet Josh looks just like his dad. He sounds just like him. That's literally history being remembered.

[@alanwatts5445]

Was it Xenophon who said that "Persia belongs to the man with the courage to take it." I know someone contemporary to Phillip and Alexander said it.

[@dmacrolens]

Where is the master mixer?

[@LymanPhillips]

Does anyone here know a good biography of Alexander? I've always been fascinated by him, but have been focusing on American History.

[@margaretsalmon8815]

Robin Lane Fox wrote a very good biography. Philip Freeman also - his is easier. I prefer Lane Fox.

[@robertacheson5976]

Those plus the most famous and ancient The Anabasis of Alexander

[@Mildeda]

In current time news outlets are known for pushing an agenda rather than reporting the news in a fair and balanced way. Do you run across this when researching for your shows? If so, howdo you decipher what really happened?

[@merlinwizard1000]

3rd, 23 May 2023

[@giantgrowth4204]

As much as I love history and Alexander. For such a great tactican did he not forsee the death of his wife and his child.

[@templer987]

How could he have? He didn't have much time to do anything he died prematurely

[@markpaul-ym5wg]

Alexander the great is in the bible.The book of Daniel in the old testement.300 yrs before,Daniel told of his strength,and that after his death his kindgom would be split into 4 other kindgoms.Daniel wrote about the book of revelation 600 yrs before john.John wrote the book of revelation,but Daniel explains it and what it means.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Oooo

[@paulautry9795]

Thanks so much but I am absolutely NOT GOING TO LISTEN TO ALL THESE LONG COMMERCIALS . Ridiculous