Hannibal

When Philip V of Macedon Joined Forces With Hannibal to Defeat Rome

The alliance between Philip V of Macedon and Hannibal Barca in 215 BC was one of the most potentially dangerous diplomatic efforts to stop the Roman expansion in the Adriatic. Hannibal had already inflicted catastrophic defeats upon Rome in the...

Scientists Finally Solve Why Hannibal Crossed the Alps to Attack the Romans

A new study on Hannibal’s alpine crossing suggests the Carthaginian general may have chosen the shortest and least exhausting route through the Alps because of the huge energy needs of his soldiers, horses and war elephants. The research, led by...

The Unorthodox Tactics and Weapons of Ancient Warfare

Since the birth of humanity people have fought against each other. The only change that progress has brought is that the ancient weapons have been replaced by more sophisticated ones. However, some of our ancestors proved to be very sophisticated...

Hannibal: The Warlord Who Nearly Defeated Rome

The legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca led his forces against the vast armies of Rome. Renowned for his audacious crossing of the Alps, he secured decisive victories, most notably the devastating Battle of Cannae. His military genius has endured...

Chris Diamantopoulos to Guest Star on ‘Hannibal’

NBC's thrilling drama "Hannibal" is welcoming Chris Diamantopoulos to its second season as a guest star. "Hannibal" is based on characters and elements appearing in the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris and focuses on the budding relationship between FBI special investigator Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter...