Philip II: The Macedonian Who Conquered Greece

The History of Greece: Philosophy, Empire, and Endless Reinvention — Fexingo History · Apr 28, 2026 · 7m · transcript

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, who transformed his kingdom into the dominant power in Greece. They discuss Philip's early years as a hostage in Thebes, his military reforms—including the creation of the Macedonian phalanx with the sarissa pike—and his innovative use of diplomacy, bribery, and marriage alliances to unify the fractious Greek city-states. The episode covers key battles like the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BCE, where Philip, alongside his son Alexander, crushed the combined forces of Athens and…