Tristan Hughes describes the greatest heist in history History's Last Stand with Michael F. Bird

Alexander the Great conquered an empire, but after his death, his body became the prize in one of history’s most audacious heists. Subscribe here: @HistorysLastStandPodcast Historian Tristan Hughes joins Michael F. Bird to reveal how Ptolemy diverted Alexander’s magnificent funeral procession, seized his body and carried it to Egypt. It was a daring act of political theatre that helped ignite the Wars of the Successors and shape the future of the ancient world. This exclusive clip comes from History’s Last Stand, the new podcast hosted by Michael F. Bird, co-host of Ask NT Wright Anything. If you love ancient history, extraordinary characters and the dramatic stories that shaped our civilisation, subscribe and watch the full conversation. Subscribe & Support 👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡 🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the podcast at whttps://www.premier.plus/historys-last-stand-with-michael-bird/podcasts/episodes 🎙️ 🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com 📢 Follow us Instagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievable Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievable Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievable X: https://x.com/UnbelievableFE