E1 • Episode 1

E1 • Episode 1

Our story begins in Gordion in 333 BC. This city in Asia is associated with an astonishing legend. It has a chariot with a knot, reputed to be inextricable. According to the prophecy, whoever succeeds in untying it will become the ruler of Asia.

44m • 2025

Our story begins in Gordion in 333 BC. This city in Asia is associated with an astonishing legend. It has a chariot with a knot, reputed to be inextricable. According to the prophecy, whoever succeeds in untying it will become the ruler of Asia.

E2 • Episode 2

The battle between Alexander and Darius III took place in the Issus region, near today's border between Turkey and Syria. Darius had a significant numerical superiority over Alexander—his army was three times as large.

44m • 2025

The battle between Alexander and Darius III took place in the Issus region, near today's border between Turkey and Syria. Darius had a significant numerical superiority over Alexander—his army was three times as large.

E3 • Episode 3

Darius had learned from his failure at Issus. This time, he chose a more favourable terrain, a large plain in the Gaugamela region of northern Iraq. He has also developed a formidable weapon: chariots with blades attached to the wheels.

44m • 2025

Darius had learned from his failure at Issus. This time, he chose a more favourable terrain, a large plain in the Gaugamela region of northern Iraq. He has also developed a formidable weapon: chariots with blades attached to the wheels.