
Flash Point History 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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion about Monty Python's 'The Life of Brian' and the Roman Occupation
02:02 • 3min
Rome and Carthage: A Hypothetical Alliance
04:47 • 22min
Hannibal's Military Campaign
26:42 • 11min
Archimedes: Engineer and Mathematician during the Second Punic War
38:06 • 12min
Exploring an Alternate Outcome of the Battle of Matoris and Its Impact on Western Civilization
50:31 • 5min
Reflections on the Impact of the Byzantine Empire and Carthage's Survival
55:26 • 2min
