Lecture #6: Alexander the Great & His Powerful Sisters

by Nathalie Choubineh
published on 30 September 2026

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Historian Nathalie Choubineh delves into the life and legacy of Alexander the Great—from his royal Macedonian roots and military conquests to the political power struggles that followed. This video also shines a light on the often-overlooked women of his family, including his warrior sister Cynane, the politically savvy Cleopatra, and the resilient Thessalonike. Discover how these remarkable women helped shape the ancient world and how modern historians are reclaiming their stories.

📚 Recommended Reading:
Olympias: Mother of Alexander the Great
by Elizabeth Carney
https://www.worldhistory.org/books/0415333172

Persian Fire
by Tom Holland
https://www.worldhistory.org/books/0307279480

History of the Peloponnesian War
by Thucydides
https://www.worldhistory.org/books/0140440399

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