Cost of Glory 18 - Christmas Episode - Pyrrhus aftermath
5 snips
Dec 14, 2021 The podcast discusses the aftermath of Pyrrhus' death and the fate of his kingdom. It explores the role of Pyrrhus in the outbreak of the great Punic Wars, and reflects on gift-giving and its influence on the Roman festival Saturnalia. Merry Christmas (or Saturnalia) to all!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Epirus After Pyrrhus
- Pyrrhus's death ended Epirus's hopes of dominating Greece.
- His sons continued the royal line, but Macedonia heavily influenced Epirus.
Rome's Rise, Macedonia's Fall
- Roughly 80 years after Pyrrhus's death, Rome fought two wars with Macedonia.
- These wars, led by Flamininus and Aemilius Paulus, resulted in Roman dominance over Greece.
Syracusan Misstep
- The Syracusans' failure to support Pyrrhus might have contributed to the Punic Wars.
- Eight years after Pyrrhus's death, a dispute between Syracuse and the Mamertines led to Roman and Carthaginian intervention.