The Roman Scipio Who Beat Hannibal at His Own Game

The Story of Italy: Rome, Renaissance, and the Birth of Modern Europe — Fexingo History · Jun 25, 2026 · 9m · transcript

This episode dives into the remarkable career of Scipio Africanus, the Roman general who defeated Hannibal at Zama and broke Carthage's power forever. But beyond the famous battles, we uncover a figure who rewrote the rules of Roman warfare — a young commander who trained his army in new tactics, forged alliances with Spanish tribes, and even brought the war to North Africa. We explore his daring capture of New Carthage, his mercy toward hostages that won loyalty, and the political rivalries that shadowed his success. How did a man who never lost a battle end his days in voluntary exile?…