Conflict and Betrayal: The Gauls' Encounter with Rome

This chapter explores the historical conflicts between the Gauls, Etruscans, and Romans in ancient Italy, leading to a dramatic event involving a love triangle, betrayal, and escalating tensions. It questions the recorded number of Roman soldiers during a critical historical event, speculating on the discrepancies and the feasibility of the army count. The narrative culminates in a detailed account of the battle by the River Aaliyah, where the Gauls surprise the Romans with tactful attacks, resulting in a significant Roman defeat and a massacre along the Tiber River.