Eyewitness at the Alps: Hannibal's Mountain March | A Tale from the Mediterranean World

Hannibal of Carthage attacks Rome across the Alps, 218 BC The Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage saw one of the most daring strategies of ancient times: the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca leading an army fully equipped with horses, elephants, and pack animals across the dangerous peaks of the Alps, to attack the Roman Republic from its northern Italian borders. Hannibal remembers this legendary mountain march, and describes it in his own words.
A story from Carthaginian and Roman history (218 BC), based on Livy's Histories (Book 21) featuring: Hannibal Barca
Original story contributed by Wesley Coulson
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CREDITS
Video footage from Assassin's Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft, 2020)
Music from www.storyblocks.com and Scott Buckley
Thumbnail Image: Hannibal's army cross the Alps (20th century)
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Yayyy! Another one! I love your stories. Thanks from BC, Canada.

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[@anthonylenci645]

Another amazing telling and read of a unique moment in history. I personally love this time period and it's often neglected or just overshadowed by Rome so to hear this point of view is beautiful. Love your work, been a fan for many moons now and I thank you for keeping ancient history alive for many!

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Thanks so much! I’m happy to hear you’re inspired by these ancient stories as much as I am!

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Beautifully narrated, btw.

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Good prose, just enough imagery to let the listener immerse themselves while not too much so as to confuse the narrative.

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