Alexander the Great’s Dad Tried to Kill Him? 👑⚔️

Before he was Alexander the Great—the conqueror of Persia and builder of an empire that stretched to the edge of the known world—he was a teenage prince caught in a royal family full of drama. His father, Philip II of Macedonia, was a brilliant warrior and political mastermind. His mother, Olympias, was fiercely ambitious and determined to secure her son’s future.

At one infamous wedding banquet, an awkward toast and a drunken stumble revealed just how divided father and son had become. Not long after, Philip was assassinated. Was it a lone act of revenge—or a conspiracy involving Alexander and his mother?

This episode of Have to Know History uncovers the family intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles that shaped one of history’s greatest conquerors.

A mysterious Egyptian queen wrote to the king of the Hittites with a shocking request:
“Send me one of your sons… so I can marry him.”

Who was this queen? And why would **Tutankhamun’s widow—possibly Queen Ankhesenamun—**reach out to Egypt’s sworn enemy right after his death? What happened to the Hittite prince who answered the call?

This is the tale of the Dahamunzu Affair—an ancient diplomatic scandal that nearly changed the course of history. In this episode, we uncover the clues hidden in Hittite letters, Egyptian artifacts, and the political storm that followed the boy king’s death.

Featuring: Tutankhamun, Ankhesenamun, Ay, Horemheb, and Šuppiluliuma I.

🔍 This is Have to Know History—where the past gets personal, political, and just plain wild.

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Henry VIII, Elizabeth I & the Shocking Origins of Virginia - Walter Raleigh, the Lost Colony, and the Queen Who Never Married

Have To Know History - What do six wives, a lost colony, and a queen who never married have to do with the state of Virginia?

This fast-paced 7-minute episode unpacks how one king’s obsession with a male heir reshaped religion, rattled Europe, and led—indirectly—to the naming of Virginia. From Henry VIII’s six wives to Elizabeth I’s iconic reign as the “Virgin Queen,” and the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, this is history with high stakes and royal drama. This is Have to Know History — short, surprising stories from the past that you just have to know. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes full of bold stories, bizarre twists, and unforgettable characters.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Why Henry VIII Wanted a Son

01:18 – The Break with the Catholic Church

02:31 – Six Wives in Six Lines

03:05 – Queen Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen

04:20 – Sir Walter Raleigh & Roanoke

05:54 – Virginia: A State Named for a Queen?

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