021- Interbellum
28 Feb 201015min
020b- The First Punic War
28 Feb 201022min
020a- The First Punic War
28 Feb 201022min
019- Prelude to the First Punic War
It was inevitable that the Romans and Cartheginians would run into each other one day.
28 Feb 201016min
018- A History of Rome Christmas
Many of the traditions that surround modern Christmas have their roots in Saturnalia and the Feast of Sol Invictus.
28 Feb 201012min
017- Pyrrhic Victories
The Greek cities of southern Italy called on King Pyrrhus of Epirus to protect them from Roman encroachment. Though Pyrrhus was undefeated in battle, his victories were so costly that he was forced to...
28 Feb 201017min
016- The Third Samnite War
Rome battled a combined army of Samnites, Etruscans, Umbrians and Gauls for control of Italy. At Sentinum, the two sides fought the largest battle in Italian history up to that point.
27 Feb 201015min
015b- The Second Samnite War
After a five year break, hostilities resumed between the Romans and Samnites. Despite early setbacks, Rome eventually emerged victorious in 304 BC. During these years a controversial politician, Appiu...
27 Feb 201014min
