The Almost Forgotten

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Episode 2.9 - Jayavarman VII May 10, 2017

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Jayavarman VII was a prince who saw his empire invaded and capital sacked. He became king and expanded the weakened Khmer empire to perhaps its greatest territorial extent. He also left a legacy of architectural wonders that still attract visitors today.

Episode 2.8 - Arwa al-Sulayhi Apr 26, 2017

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Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi ruled Yemen for over 50 years. She was a strong ruler and became the patron of a branch of Islam that survives today thanks in part to her efforts.

Episode 2.7 - Clovis Apr 12, 2017

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Clovis united the Franks and helped solidify them as the dominant power in northwestern Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire. He created the first Kingdom of France and also helped built out what would becomes Charlemagne's Empire.

Episode 2.6 - Zhang Qian Mar 29, 2017

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Zhang Qian was sent by the Han Chinese emperor to enlist the help of a distant nation in war against a common enemy. Zhang was unable to form an alliance. Instead, he formed the relationships that led directly to the silk road, connecting China and the west.

Episode 2.5 - The Diadochi Part 5 - Seleucus, Ptolemy and the End Mar 01, 2017

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Ptolemy and Seleucus continue to battle with their neighboring Hellenistic kingdoms. Their empires and Macedon continue on for more than a century, before decline and eventual destruction at the hands of the Romans

Episode 2.4 - The Diadochi Part 4 - All Against Antigonus Feb 15, 2017

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Antigonus rules all of Asia, but chasing out Seleucus gives Ptolemy and the others an opportunity to check his power

Episode 2.3 - The Diadochi Part 3 - Eumenes and Antigonus Feb 01, 2017

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After the death of Perdiccas, Antigonus chases Eumenes halfway across the empire. In Europe, a fight begins over Antipater's position after his death

Episode 2.2 - The Diadochi Part 2 - Perdiccas and Eumenes Jan 18, 2017

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Perdiccas uses his role as regent to the Macedonian kings to try to consolidate power. But the other Diadochi - Ptolemy in Egypt, Antipater in Europe, and Antigonus in Anatolia - have plans of their own

Episode 2.1 - The Diadochi Part 1 - Partitions and Alliances Jan 04, 2017

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Alexander the Great's successors deal with the death of the young king and the fracturing of his massive empire

Episode 2.0 - Returning for Season 2 Dec 14, 2016

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A brief overview of the next few episodes and why'll they'll be different, but the same, as last season