Dr. Louis Rawlings

Dr. Louis Rawlings, a historian at Cardiff University and expert in ancient warfare, delves into the life of Pyrrhus of Epirus, a Greek warlord who dared to challenge Rome. The discussion highlights his rise amid the chaos following Alexander the Great's death and his impressive military strategies, including the use of war elephants. They explore the famed 'Pyrrhic Victory' at Asculum, underscoring the heavy toll it took on Pyrrhus's forces, and reflect on the lessons learned from his catastrophic later campaigns that defined his legacy.