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Punic Wars - Part VII - Romani Ite Domum

May 6, 2017
Explore alternative scenarios in the Punic Wars, including a hypothetical alliance between Rome and Carthage. Discover the potential outcomes if Hannibal marched on Rome after the Battle of Cannae and gained the ability to siege Roman cities. Delve into the role of engineer and mathematician Archimedes during the war. Reflect on the impact of the Byzantine Empire, the survival of Carthage, and the influence of the Romans on Western civilization.
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