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Who was Hannibal? How one brilliant general almost brought Ancient Rome to its knees

He lived and died more than 2,000 years ago but Hannibal is remembered as one of history’s most formidable military commanders and as “Rome’s greatest enemy”.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

Romans were terrified by war elephants at first – but eventually found a way to defeat them in battle

Imagine, for a moment, you are a Roman soldier at war. In the midst of battle, you are confronted with an enormous and loudly trumpeting creature you’ve never seen before.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024

'It was not a peaceful crossing': Hannibal's troops linked to devastating fire 2,200 years ago in Spain

Researchers think a farmhouse in the Pyrenees was set on fire by Carthaginian troops on their way to attack Rome.

LiveScience · May 17, 2024