Alexander the Great

Part one of this stunning documentary focuses on Alexander the Great's childhood and youth. Born in Macedonia in 356 BC as a member of the Argead dynasty, he succeeded his father Philip II to the throne at the age of twenty. But the kingdom Alexander inherited was volatile. How did he succeed in defeating his enemies at home? And what were his means to reassert Macedonian power within Greece?

After the assassination of his father, the young king of Macedonia set out to conquer a massive empire. Against overwhelming odds, Alexander led his army to victories across the Persian territories of Asia Minor, Syria and Egypt finally reaching northwest India - all without suffering a single defeat.