Alexander the Great — How One Man Conquered the World - Twelve Days in Babylon

Barnaby Ellison Thatch investigates history's greatest cold case: what killed Alexander the Great in 323 BCE? Was it typhoid, malaria, poison, or Guillain-Barré syndrome? Examining twelve days of fever, paralysis, and political intrigue in Babylon, we explore medical evidence, ancient texts, and the haunting possibility Alexander lay conscious but immobile for six days after being declared dead. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.