Alexander: The Making of a God is a six part docudrama series that reveals the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great through his radical transformation from warrior prince to living god. The series explores his rise as an exiled young man into his obsession with defeating the mighty Persian Emperor Darius that led him to conquer the known world in just under six years. Alexander the Great's fascinating story is told through stunning drama intertwined with expert academic insight, ground-breaking archaeology and ongoing excavations at the archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt led by Calliope Limneos-Papakosta.
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00:00 A war is coming.
00:02 So fierce.
00:05 So apocalyptic.
00:08 It will split the world in two.
00:11 Our king, my father, lies dead.
00:19 And the hand of Persia is to blame.
00:22 Let's make an example of this boy.
00:25 Threaten Persia and you won't live to try again.
00:28 It is time you know your true identity, Alexander.
00:33 You are the son of Zeus.
00:37 Lead your men where Philip never could.
00:41 Conquer Persia and beyond.
00:43 It is your destiny.
00:45 Alexander is ruthless against Darius and the Persians.
00:49 And he seizes the moment and takes decisive action.
00:53 You underestimated Alexander.
00:57 We are Persians.
00:58 We do not cower.
01:00 We do not panic.
01:02 I'm coming for you.
01:06 And your throne.
01:08 What Alexander the Great accomplishes seems like something out of myth.
01:16 And yet he did it.
01:18 Alexander was the greatest military mind of all time.
01:23 And traces of the real man are emerging in Alexandria.
01:27 Two bitter enemies.
01:30 Darius needs to be purged.
01:32 I will rip him apart with my own bare hands.
01:35 Who will be victorious?
01:38 Who will prevail?
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01:44 [Chanting]
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