Episode 16 - To the Ends of the Earth

Hello ya'll! In this christmas episode we don't mention Christmas at all, focusing instead on Greek racism, Alexander's invasion of India and the battle of the River Hydaspes. Hope you all enjoy it and I wish you all a very merry christmas. http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode16-ToTheEndsOfTheEarth/Episode16.mp3

Episode 15

Hello and welcome to Episode 15 of A History Of: Alexander the Great. This episode we look at the conspiracy of Philotas, the murder of Clietus and the conspiracy of the paige's.

Download it here

Here is the map:

The Rise of Google

As Google slowly but surely takes complete control over our lives, I'm happy to announce the podcast is now on a new format! Yes, TheHistoryOf Podcast has joined Google+. Here is a link if you want to join our circle, or however Google+ works. https://plus.google.com/114245834868045355406

In other news, I've got the logo for the next podcast finished, it'll be out sometime in 2012 and I'll post the logo when I announce what the new podcast will be, although I'm very excited about it.

~Jamie

Episode 14 is out

Find it on iTunes or here http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode14-ChasingBessus/Episode14C.mp3

Here is the map

Why I hate computers

Hello my fellow interneters. I am aware that some (well... all) of you have been having trouble downloading episodes 12 & 13. I thought that it must be some issue at iTunes, but I've now realised as usual I've mucked up. Basically, I used the '&' symbol in the coding, which for reasons I don't really understand makes it not work. The offending symbols have been removed and you should now be able to download and enjoy the episodes. Thanks to listener Gavin for being first on the scene.

~Jamie

Episode 13 will be out

And can be found right here! http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode13-ChasingDarius/Episode13.mp3 Although, please let me know if your having trouble. Aparently some people are having problems downloading the podcast, remember the emain is thehistoryofpodcast@gmail.com

And here is the map

Episode 12 is out

Mission Complete? http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode12-MissionComplete/Episode12.mp3

Episode 11 - Victory Lap

Episode 11 is up! The file can be found on iTunes, or here http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode11-VictoryLap/Episode11.mp3

and here is your map.

Episode Ten Is Out

Episode 10 is out, this week, the battle of Gaugamela! http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode10-AlexanderVs.Darius.Round2/Episode10.mp3

Here are your maps:

And your Video:

Enjoy :)

Episode 9 is up

This week we look at Alexander's journey to Siwa, government in the empire, and the Agis revolt, a link is here --> http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode9-OPaiDios/Episode9.mp3 or find it on iTunes. As promised here are some pictures of sandstorms and the usual map.

New facebook URL

Hey guys, just to let you know you can now easily find the podcast's facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thehistoryofpodcast rather than having to search for it :)

I'll anounce it on next weeks show.

~Jamie.

Episode 8 is out

Hello there internet, episode 8 (entering egypt) is now among you. We look at the siege of Gaza and at the creation of Alexandria http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode8-EnteringEgypt/Episode8.mp3

Episode 7 is out - Taking Tyre

You know what to do, download it on iTunes! Or find it right here --> http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode7-TakingTyre/Episode7.mp3

We cover, as I'm sure is obvious, the siege of Tyre.

Episode 6 - Alexander Vs. Darius

Episode 6 is live! We look at the battle of Issus this week :) http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode6-AlexanderVs.Darius/Episode6.mp3

Episode 5 has been re-released!

We cover Alexander's journey through Asia, find it on iTunes, on learn out loud or right here --> http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode5-IHaveUndoneIt/Episode5.mp3

Episode Four is re-released!

Hello there internet, Episode 4 of A History Of: Alexander the Great is out! Find it right here --> http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode4-FirstStrike/Episode4.mp3 or on iTunes :)

Youtube video is out, showing you how to make a podcast, for free

So the youtube channel, http://www.youtube.com/thehistoryofpodcast has its first video! Me showing you how to create a podcast, for free! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GS8OIoiV6s

Episode 3 re-released!

You can find it on iTunes or right here http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode3.1-ConsolidatingPower/Episode3SeventhGo.mp3

Episode 2 re-released

http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode2-TheYoungAlexander/Episode2.mp3

The new and improved episode 2 has been released!

Episode 1 has been re-released

http://www.archive.org/download/AHistoryOfAlexanderTheGreat.Episode1-Introduction/Episode1.mp3

It can be found here, modifed it a bit + I've had to rename the podcast as A History Of: Alexander the Great. If you want to find it on iTunes (i've submited it)

Right, we have another problem.

I have been planing a youtube video showing you how to create your own free podcast, and when I was filming where to upload your XML file (the file that links all your sound files, pictures, and all that in one place and the thing you submit to iTunes) is changing. I had used Microsoft small business but this is changing to Microsoft 365, something which costs. So I've been looking for a new place to put the file, and have decided on using Yola, but this means having to place the XML in a different place on the internet. This means having a new feed, and the podcast in iTunes will stop working. I've requested to remove the podcast from iTunes, and will try and begin re-uploading the episodes in the next few days. I'm going to do it gradually, So expect episode 1 up in the next few days, with the others being released gradually afterwards and I may try recording bits of episodes to fix errors. So if you notice the podcast vanish on iTunes for a few days, that's why. Sorry about all this, I'm a bit annoyed too.
~Jamie.

Problem = Fixed

Just re-recorded the second half of Episode 7, which somehow between me recording it and being exported from Audacity deleted itself. You can the new version here --> http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.Episode7.1-TakingTyre/Episode7-SecondTry.mp3

~Jamie

Ooops, we have an even bigger huge mistake...

I'm really sorry guys, but I have made yet another mistake. Thanks to listener Mike for pointing out that there is no audio on the second half of episode 7, I'll work to fixing this in the next 24 hours. So very sorry.

~Jamie

Episode Eight - Entering Egypt

Episode 8 is out! Find it here or in the usual places.
http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.EpisodeEight-EnteringEgypt/EpisodeEight.mp3

Maps:

The island in this map is Pharos

Ooops. We have a rather huge mistake here.

I'm sorry, there is a huge mistake in episode 7. Just looking at a map and I was suprised to see Tyre and Tripoli were separate cities, it turns out I completely misunderstood my information. Tyre, Sidon and Aradus never fused together to form one city, Tripoli was the centre of a confederation between Tyre, Sidon and Aradus. I'm really sorry for the mistake.

Episode Seven - Taking Tyre

Episode 7 - Taking Tyre, covers the siege of Tyre, find it here --> http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.Episode7.1-TakingTyre/Episode7-SecondTry.mp3 or on iTunes or another internet podcast directory such as podcast pickle, etc.

Maps for this episode:

Episode Six - Alexander Vs. Darius

Episode Six is up - Alexander Vs. Darius, this week we cover the battle of Issus. It can be found here --> http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.EpisodeSix-AlexanderVs.Darius/EpisodeSix.mp3

Or on iTunes. Now for the maps. This first one is the movements leading up to the battle.















These next two maps are the battle movements

Episode 5 - I have undone it

Episode 5 is out! Go find it on iTunes, or right here --> http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.Episode5-IHaveUndoneIt/EpisodeFive.mp3

Amazon & Episode 5 News

Hey Guys, I've recently signed up for the Amazon Associates programme, so you can buy Amazon products from the link above. I'm not going to overly push it, but if you were going to buy anything from Amazon it would help me out to buy it through that link. On none advertisement issues I should get Episode 5 out in the next 2 weeks :)

Episode 4 Problems

I've just noticed that there was a mistake with episode 4 where it was missing the last two minutes, if you re-download the episode it should be there now. Sorry, my bad.

~Jamie

Episode Four Is out!

Hey Guys, Episode Four is out! It can be found right here ---> http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.Episode4-FirstStrike/EpisodeFour.mp3

Or on iTunes. As promised in the episode, here is a map of Alexander's Campaigns in the region

Website Update

Hey guys, we had a new feature to the website! For those of you who thought that 'TheHistoryOf' came in podcast form only were wrong. I've added to the website some links where you can download files relating to history. There are only 2 at the time of posting, but I should have some more up soon, including perhaps the best map of the Roman Empire in AD14 IN THE WORLD. Awesome, isn't it? I'm planning a re-design of the website too, hopefully it should make everything easier to find. This will include getting some of the Nationalism in Ireland podcasts on here too, then you can find TheHistoryOf all on one place on the web. Sweet.

~Jamie.

Episode Three - Consolidating Power

Episode Three is out! Find it here --> http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.Episode3-ConsolidatingPower_768/EpisodeThree.mp3

or on iTunes.

This is Episode 3 - Consolidating Power. In this Episode we take a look at Alexander's personality, and bring the narative up to his gaining of total control over Macedon, the tribes to the north and Greece.

Episode Two - The Young Alexander

Episode two is out =] You can get it right here, or on iTunes, this week is looking at the earlly life of Alexander the Great

http://www.archive.org/download/Thehistoryof-AlexanderTheGreat.Episode2-TheYoungAlexander/EpisodeTwo.mp3

Alexander the Great - Episode 1

Episode one of Alexander the Great has been released =D You can download it hear, or you can download it on iTunes.

TheHistoryOf - Alexander the Great. Episode one. Introduction

Hello and Welcome!

Hello there everyone in the internet, I am back from my break, and have returned to podcasting! First things first, I've decided to relocate from thehistoryof.web.officelive.com to blogger (as I hope you will have all noticed)! Second thing second, TheHistoryOf - Nationalism in Ireland is on hold temporally, possibily permanently. I am returned with a new podcast, this will be on Alexander the Great and I expect episode one to be realised sometime in the next week or two. To add to this new podcast, and new website, we have a new facebook page, a link can be found on the webpage, and we also have updated the twitter page, that link can also be found on the webpage too. So, let the podcasting begin!