The History of the Great Carthaginian Warrior

The History of the Great Carthaginian Warrior

Constant Wonder

Pando

Episode: Pando

  • Jan 27, 2021 8:00 pm

Widely known as one of the most influential wartime leaders in history, Hannibal Barca was Rome’s most formidable enemy. At age 9, he swore an oath of hatred against the growing empire, vowing to protect his fellow Carthaginians. We spoke with author and archeologist Patrick Hunt about Hannibal’s lasting legacy. Guest: Patrick Hunt, Professor of Archeology at Stanford University and Research Associate in Archeoethnobotany at the Institute for Ethnomedicine