Why Hannibal Failed
The battle of Cannae was a turning point for the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, who had achieved a remarkable victory against the Roman legions. With his smaller force, he outmaneuvered …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Civil War Era – The Beginning
This series of articles will try to explain the reasons for the fall of the Roman Republic and the establishment of the Roman Empire. It will use respectable sources and …
Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy
The Ancient Roman Republic once faced a formidable adversary in Carthage, a powerful merchant empire from North Africa. Hannibal, a commanding general from Carthage, would lead his forces against Rome …
The Rise and Fall of Parthia – Rome’s Greatest Enemy
The Parthian Empire is recognized for its rise to power as one of the ancient world’s most formidable entities. Emerging from modest origins, the Parthians became known as fierce adversaries—often …
Spartacus Rebellion – Roman Servile Wars
In the heart of the ancient Roman Republic, a significant revolt erupted led by Spartacus, a Thracian warrior forced into slavery and gladiatorial combat. This uprising, known as the Third …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Conquests
This series of articles will try to explain the reasons for the fall of the Roman Republic and the establishment of the Roman Empire. It will use respectable sources and …
Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic – Introduction and Sources
This series of articles will try to explain the reasons for the fall of the Roman Republic and the establishment of the Roman Empire. It will use respectable sources and …