This episode I discuss three battles that were steppingstones to the end of the Second Punic War. Baecula in Spain sent Hasdrubal Barca to Italy to attempt to aid his brother in taking control of Italy. Venusia was another loss for the Romans but there was little Hannibal could do to capitalize on his success. Metaurus was truly emblematic of the fate of Carthage. Find out why in this episode.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8

Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

Hoyos, Dexter: Mastering the West: Rome and Carthage at War, ISBN 978–0–19–939174–5

This episode I discuss the beginning of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus’ career. I start off with the final days of his Father, also named Publius Corneilus Scipio, and his Uncle, Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio, who were busy expanding Roman control over Iberia. Listen now to see what happens to the Scipio family.

Email: historyoftheceltspodcast@gmail.com

Website: hocpod.wordpress.com

Patreon: patreon.com/historyofthecelts

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Registry: The History of the Celts Podcast Registry

Instagram: historyofthecelts

X (Twitter): @histofthecelts

Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8

Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

This episode details the beginning of the end of the Carthaginian campaign during the Second Punic War. For thefirst time, the Carthaginians started experiencing defeats in Southern Italy and Sicily. Listen now to hear the story!

Email: historyoftheceltspodcast@gmail.com

Website: hocpod.wordpress.com

Patreon: patreon.com/historyofthecelts

Stickers: Link to the Patreon shop where you can buy the stickers.

Registry: The History of the Celts Podcast Registry

Instagram: historyofthecelts

X (Twitter): @histofthecelts

Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

Lomas, Kathryn: Romans, Latins, and Italians in the Second Punic War. In Hoyos, Dexter: A Companion to the Punic Wars. ISBN 978-1-4051-7600-2