The Rest Is History
Published 5 Jun 2025This is the final episode of our series on Hannibal, which is the second season on Carthage, the whole series is here: Rome Vs Cathage
Part 1 of our series on Hannibal is here: Hannibal: The Rise of Rome’s Greatest Nemesis
How did the Battle of Cannae — one of the most important battles of all time for Ancient Rome, with a whole Empire at stake, and a reputation that had reverberated across the centuries — in 216 BC, unfold? What brilliant tactics did Hannibal adopt in order to overcome the Roman killing machine, with its vast numbers and relentless soldiers? Why did so many men die in such horrific circumstances? And, what would be the outcome of that bloody, totemic day, for the future of both Carthage and Rome?
Join Tom and Dominic for the climax of their epic journey through the rise of Hannibal, and his world-shaking war against Rome, in one of the deadliest rivalries of all time.
00:00 Context to the battle
08:30 Prelude to the battle and their plans of attack
37:28 The battle
Gregory Daly’s book: https://bit.ly/3SzX6Tt
Adrian Goldsworthy’s book: https://bit.ly/3FMfSUDTwitter:
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@dcsandbrookProducer: Theo Young-Smith
Assistant Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Video Editors: Jack Meek & Vasco Andrade
Animator: Michael Sherdyts
Head of Digital: Sam Oakley
Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
August 2, 2025
The Bloody Battle of Cannae | Animated(ish) Episode
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