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Punic Wars - Part V - The Return of The Scipi Nov 19, 2016

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Hannibal's victory at Cannae sends the Roman Republic into a death spiral. However despite the calamities that ensue, Rome holds on and resolves to fight. Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueiAqnVD3IQ

Punic Wars - Part IV - Hannibal Strikes Back Aug 01, 2016

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The Siege of Saguntum sets of the Second Punic War, and Hannibal Barca wouldn't have it any other way. Setting off from Spain, Hannibal brings Carthaginian vengeance to the Roman doorstep in one of the most spectacular military campaigns of all time. Video Companion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KydeB-faeE8

Punic Wars - Part III - A New Hope May 19, 2016

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Carthage has lost the First Punic War and her condition was only going to get worse as she is consumed by the Mercenary Wars. But while Carthage was down, she was by no means out. From this debacle arises a New Hope. Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxxilM6EuAc

Punic Wars - Part II - Bellum Inexpertis Mar 23, 2016

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The 1st Punic War is in full swing as Rome and Carthage slam into one another over Sicily. But lack of a grand strategy and incompetence on both sides make a quick land grab into a 23 year long conflict. VIDEO COMPANION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2hcrsRPEZM

Punic Wars - Part I - Prelude Jan 16, 2016

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Rome and Carthage, two names that imply great civilization, were destined for conflict. Their expansion was only outdone by their ambition and thus the stage was set for one of the largest conflicts of Western Civilization. In this episode, we begin with the prelude to that led to this conflagration. Video Companion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j_hQIY2kJU

Attila the Hun - Part 3 Nov 05, 2015

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The might of a combined Hun Empire challenges the remains of a declining and dying Western Roman Empire. Attila faces his greatest challenge at the hands of his friend and former colleague, Aetius. The fate of western civilization hangs in the balance as the Huns once again go to war!

Attila the Hun - Part 2 Jun 03, 2015

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The Roman Empire continued its fall into oblivion as Attila and his Huns rose to prominence. Men like Aetius struggled to keep the dying Civilization of Rome intact, but the King of the Huns had other ideas.

Attila the Hun - Part 1 Mar 26, 2015

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The decline of the late Roman Empire was exacerbated by the invasions of several barbarian groups who were only too willing to take advantage of its fall. Attila the Hun was the embodiment of this invasion and would be known to history as the "Scourge of God."

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