In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great

In the footsteps of Alexander the Great is a four-part BBC documentary series written and presented by Michael Wood, retracing the journey of Alexander the Great across sixteen countries. Throughout the series, Michael Wood travels over 20,000 miles along the routes of Alexander the Great's triumphal march from Greece, through Turkey, Egypt, Iran and Afghanistan, to India. He travels by jeep, train, boat, camel and on foot, and meets many local storytellers who are still passing down the legends of Alexander the Great.


In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: Episode 1 - Son of God
In this episode, Michael Wood retraces the route taken by Alexander the Great, from Vergina, through Troy, Issus, Tyre, Gaza, and Alexandria, to Siwa.

In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: Episode 2 - Lord of Asia
Mainly featuring battlefields where Alexander's army defeated Darius's army, Michael Wood retraces the route taken by Alexander the Great across Iraq and Iran.

In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: Episode 3 - Across the Hindu Kush
Michael Wood retraces the footsteps of Alexander the Great through Afghanistan and central Asian countries, from Kabul through the Hindu Kush to Alexandria Eschate.

In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great: Episode 4 - To the Ends of the Earth
Michael Wood returns to Afghanistan, and through Pakistan he travels around India along the route taken by Alexander the Great. Finally, he retraces Alexander the Great's return trek across the Makran Desert toward Persia.



Film. The True Story of Alexander the Great
This is a History Channel documentary hosted by Peter Woodward, examining the life and career of Alexander the Great.
www.infocobuild.com/books-and-films/social-science/true-story-of-alexander-the-great.html
Film Alexander the Great (1956 film)
This is a 1956 epic film that follows the life of Alexander the Great. It is directed by Robert Rossen and stars Richard Burton as Alexander the Great, Fredric March as Philip of Macedonia, and Claire Bloom as Barsine.
www.infocobuild.com/books-and-films/fiction/alexander-the-great-1956.html
Film Ancient Worlds
This is a 1956 epic film that follows the life of Alexander the Great. It is directed by Robert Rossen and stars Richard Burton as Alexander the Great, Fredric March as Philip of Macedonia, and Claire Bloom as Barsine.
www.infocobuild.com/books-and-films/social-science/ancient-worlds.html