Alexander the Great: How a Man Turned Into a God of Conquest

Editor's Take

Weighing the archaeological and historical record, this film examines how a Macedonian prince became a conqueror revered as a living god. It follows his campaigns from Greece through Egypt to the fringes of India, and the vast, short-lived empire they produced. The angle is evidentiary, testing the legend against what the sources can support. It appeals to viewers interested in the gap between a historical figure and his myth.

This film examines Alexander the Great through the latest archaeological and historical evidence, following his transformation from a Macedonian prince into a conqueror worshipped as a living god. It traces his campaigns across the ancient world, from Greece to Egypt to the edges of India, and the empire he built in barely more than a decade. Presented in 4K, it separates the man from the myth while conveying the scale of his ambition. It is a compelling portrait of one of history's greatest generals. Free to stream in 4K on Dr Documentary.

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