116. Alexander the Great Part 1
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116. Alexander the Great Part 1 includes mentions of Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook and Iliad by Homer, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Adventures in Time' to highlight the excitement and significance of Alexander the Great's story, which is featured in Dominic's ch…
Indexed context: The host discusses the significance of Alexander the Great's story and its connections to Greek mythology, particularly the Iliad. They emphasize how…
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Summary, books mentioned, source context, and timestamps for 116. Alexander the Great Part 1 on The Rest Is History.
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- The conversation centers on Alexander the Great.
- A second recurring theme is Dominic's children's book series.
- Referenced books include Adventures in Time by Dominic Sandbrook and Iliad by Homer.
- Related interests include Children and parents interested in historical adventures and History enthusiasts and students of ancient mythology.
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Dominic discusses his series of children's books, including one on Alexander the Great, and mentions earlier works on Henry VIII and the Second World War.
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Alexander the Great takes the Iliad with him on his great adventure, modeling himself on Achilles.
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The host mentions 'Adventures in Time' to highlight the excitement and significance of Alexander the Great's story, which is featured in Dominic's…
The host discusses the significance of Alexander the Great's story and its connections to Greek mythology, particularly the Iliad. They emphasize h…
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In Oliver Stone's film, the Macedonians speak with Irish accents, don't they? I've actually never seen it either.