Darius III was now in Ecbatana, attempting to gather a new army after the disastrous defeat at the battle of Gaugamela in late 331 BCE. Having crossed the Zagros Mountains, he had hoped that they ...

In a recent video shared by Invicta, historian Dr. Roel Konijnendijk analyzes the epic Battle of Gaugamela scene from Alexander in which the great leader's forces encounter a massive Persian army.