Alexander the Great Explained — How One Man Conquered the Known World

Alexander the Great is one of history’s most extraordinary figures. How did a young Macedonian prince rise from a small kingdom to conquer the Persian Empire, march into India, and reshape the map of the ancient world? In this video, we break down the full story of Alexander’s conquests — from his upbringing under Philip II and education by Aristotle, to his brilliant victories at Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, and the Hydaspes River. We explore his strategic genius, bold battlefield decisions, the integration of Persian and local cultures, and the founding of iconic cities like Alexandria. You’ll also learn about his Indian campaigns, the challenges of leading an exhausted army across continents, and the lasting impact of his empire — politically, culturally, and economically — long after his untimely death at just 32. If you love detailed historical storytelling, military strategy, and the rise and fall of empires, this video will take you step by step through the incredible journey of Alexander the Great. Watch till the end and share your thoughts: could Alexander’s empire have survived if he had lived longer? Alexander the Great, Alexander the Great conquests, ancient history, military history, Macedonian empire, Persia conquest, Battle of Gaugamela, Battle of Hydaspes, Alexander India campaign, Greek history documentary, Alexander biography, Hellenistic world, history explained, ancient empires, conquest of Persia, ancient military strategy, famous battles, Alexander legacy, world history, historical storytelling #alexanderthegreat #ancienthistory #militaryhistory #conqueror #macedonianempire #persianempire #greekhistory #historicaldocumentary #battleanalysis #HellenisticWorld