The Road to Zama: The Heroization of Scipio and the Betrayal of Massinissa
The battle of Zama, supposedly waged in North Africa in 202 BCE, between the armies of Hannibal Barca and the
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Hannibal and the Punic Wars
Propaganda War In The Roman World: The Demonizing of Hannibal and the Carthaginians
Carthage, the Queen of the Mediterranean, was founded by Phoenicians in 814 BCE, on the coast of what is now
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Roman Imperialism and the Dogs of War: The Origins of the Ancient Conflict With Carthage
The wars between Carthage and Rome in antiquity resulted in death and destruction in a scale so vast that it
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Cannae Aftermath: The Maharbal and Capua Myths
This article will examine two popular myths found in the classical record concerning Hannibal’s exploits in Italy immediately after his
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The Magic Of Cannae: Battering Ram Versus Quicksand
What were the key factors enabling Hannibal to achieve victory against overwhelming odds at Cannae? Hannibal’s battlefield genius was multifaceted.
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The Mystery of Cannae: Re-examining Hannibal’s Greatest Victory
The Battle of Cannae, on August 2, 216 BCE, pitted genius against overwhelming odds, brains vs. brawn, a master tactician
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Hannibal and the Punic Wars: Synopsis and Historical Background
Carthage was founded by Phoenicians in 814 BCE, on the coast of what is now Tunisia. It grew to become
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Hannibal: Challenging The Classical Record
History is written by the victors. Nowhere is this dictum truer than in the case of the three wars waged
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