Listen "Episode 6: The Hannibal Shock – Crisis, War, and Religious Upheaval"
Episode Synopsis
When Hannibal crossed the Alps, he didn’t just bring war—he brought existential crisis. This episode dives into the Second Punic War and the catastrophic Roman defeat at Cannae, exploring how military disaster triggered religious panic, cultural transformation, and the rise of new gods and philosophies. From battlefield brilliance to spiritual reckoning, discover how Rome rebuilt itself—and redefined itself—in the face of annihilation.
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