Alexander faces Darius III at Issus in 333 BC. Discover daring cavalry tactics, Persian bravery and a desperate struggle at the river.

Alexander’s journey continues through mountain warfare, the legendary Gordian Knot, and an illness that nearly ends his conquest. Join Cedar and Ballad for daring tactics, remarkable bravery, and humour as we separate ancient accounts from legend—and follow Alexander toward his showdown with Darius at Issus.

Alexander’s journey continues with the sieges of Miletus and Halicarnassus. Join Cedar and Ballad for clever harbour tactics, burning siege engines, Memnon’s fierce defence and veterans who refuse to break. Part 4 brings bravery, fascinating facts and humour to the fight for Persia’s coast.

Alexander’s journey continues at the Battle of the Granicus. Join Cedar and Ballad for a daring river crossing, fierce cavalry combat and the rescue that saves the young king. Part 3 explores his first major victory against Persia—with tactics, bravery and a little humour.

Alexander escapes a mountain trap at Pelium, strikes back by night, then races south to Thebes. Join Cedar and Ballad for brilliant tactics, fierce resistance and the brutal conclusion to his Balkan campaign.

Before Persia, Alexander faces rolling wagons, fierce resistance and the mighty Danube. Join Cedar and Ballad for daring tactics, remarkable bravery and a surprise night crossing in Part One of his Balkan campaign.

War canoes, betrayal and a desperate retreat to the cliffs. Join Cedar and Ballad for the Battle of Nuʻuanu in 1795, as Kamehameha fights to conquer Oʻahu and reshape Hawaiʻi.

Fascinating history with touches of humour and clearly labelled legends.

Sixty champions, a deadly challenge and a mid-battle wine break. Discover the courage, cunning and extraordinary legends of the Combat of the Thirty—with fierce armoured clashes, a decisive horse charge and plenty of dry humour.