July 14, 1998 • 1h
As Michael Wood stood on the bridge over the river at Issus, his view was obstructed by power lines and superhighways. It was hard...Read more
July 21, 1998 • 1h
One wonders what makes this area in northern Iraq one of history's major fault lines -- places marked over and over again by histo...Read more
July 28, 1998 • 1h
Alexander had now set a determined pace that would bring his army straight into heart of the Persian empire, the city of Persepoli...Read more
August 4, 1998 • 1h
Alexander made an encampment here in the foothills of the Hindu Kush. The Russians did as well, establishing their main base here ...Read more