🎙️ The Ides of April — Two-Part Series
Philip of Macedon: The Father Behind the Empire
Before the legend of Alexander the Great, there was the man who made his rise possible.
In this two-part series of The Ides of April, we travel to the rugged northern kingdom of Macedonia to explore the life, ambition, and violent death of Philip II of Macedon — the ruler who transformed a dismissed frontier state into the dominant power of the Greek world.
Part One — The King from the Edge of Greece
Long before Macedonia commanded armies and alliances, it was considered backward by the great city-states of southern Greece.
This episode traces:
• The harsh frontier culture that shaped Philip’s early life
• His time as a political hostage in Thebes — where he studied the future of warfare
• The military revolution that created the Macedonian war machine
• The rise of Philip’s power across Greece
• The complex royal family dynamics that shaped succession
• The early signs of greatness in his young son — including the famous taming of Bucephalus
By the time Philip stands at the height of his power, Greece is unified under his leadership and a massive invasion of Persia is within reach.
But success has created enemies — both abroad and within his own court.
💼 SPONSORS
🧥 QUINCE
Luxury essentials at affordable prices.
Free shipping + 365-day returns:
👉 http://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF
📱 MINT MOBILE
Premium wireless for just $15/month.
Switch and get free shipping:
👉 www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN
🛰️ EXPRESSVPN
Protect your data anywhere.
Get up to 4 months free:
👉 http://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN
🌿 MOOD
CBD and THC gummies shipped nationwide.
20% off with code DEVILWITHIN:
👉 http://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN
🐶 OLLIE DOG FOOD
Real, fresh, human-grade meals for your dog.
60% off your first box:
👉 http://www.ollie.com/IDES
💰 MONARCH
The only finance app you’ll ever need.
50% off your first year:
👉 www.monarchmoney.com/IDE
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
