Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Jennifer Paxton. Dr. Paxton is Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of America. She is well known for her lecture series on the the Great Courses series which includes a partial inspiration for this podcast titled The Celtic World. Hope you enjoy our discussion.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

This episode I interview Dr. Dorsey Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is a professor of English at Perdue University. Her specific field of study is Medieval English Literature with a specific focus on the legend of King Arthur. Dr. Armstrong is also chief editor of Arthuriana which is the North American branch of the International Arthurian Society. Outside of this she has featured in the Great Courses series as well as the YouTube channel Wired's tech support series where she answered questions related to the Middle Ages. Listen to our conversation now!

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

This episode I discuss three battles that were steppingstones to the end of the Second Punic War. Baecula in Spain sent Hasdrubal Barca to Italy to attempt to aid his brother in taking control of Italy. Venusia was another loss for the Romans but there was little Hannibal could do to capitalize on his success. Metaurus was truly emblematic of the fate of Carthage. Find out why in this episode.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8

Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

Hoyos, Dexter: Mastering the West: Rome and Carthage at War, ISBN 978–0–19–939174–5

This episode I discuss the beginning of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus’ career. I start off with the final days of his Father, also named Publius Corneilus Scipio, and his Uncle, Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio, who were busy expanding Roman control over Iberia. Listen now to see what happens to the Scipio family.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8

Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

This episode details the beginning of the end of the Carthaginian campaign during the Second Punic War. For thefirst time, the Carthaginians started experiencing defeats in Southern Italy and Sicily. Listen now to hear the story!

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Livy, History of Rome, ISBN

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

Lomas, Kathryn: Romans, Latins, and Italians in the Second Punic War. In Hoyos, Dexter: A Companion to the Punic Wars. ISBN 978-1-4051-7600-2

This episode I discuss the allies of both Rome and Carthage and why some would choose which side to be on. Rome’sallies in Italy were not always loyal to it. Either because of discontent in these cities or because of fear of Hannibal some places turned over to Hannibal’s side. At the same time, the Romans sent a contingent of men to pacify Cisalpine Gaul. Listen to find out what happens because of it.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources

Polybius Histories Book III

Titus Livius The History of Rome

Secondary Sources

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

Lomas, Kathryn: Romans, Latins, and Italians in the Second Punic War. In Hoyos, Dexter: A Companion to the Punic Wars. ISBN 978-1-4051-7600-2

This episode I discuss the campaigns in Iberia. We follow the two Scipio brothers, Gnaeus and Publius, as they wrangle their way through the peninsula aiming to kick the Carthaginians out. On the way they fight Hannibal’s brother Hasdrubal as he tries to keep Carthaginian influence in the region. Listen now to find out more!

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources

Polybius Histories Book III

Titus Livius The History of Rome

Secondary Sources

Edwell, Peter: War Abroad: Spain Macedon, Africa. In Hoyos, Dexter: A Companion to the Punic Wars. ISBN 978-1-4051-7600-2

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

This episode I discuss the worst defeat suffered by the Romans in the Second Punic War. Hannibal’s genius is on fulldisplay as well as Rome’s disorganization. Listen now to understand how Hannibal beat one of the largest armies in the Ancient World.

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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod

Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

Primary Sources:

Polybius Histories Book III

Titus Livius The History of Rome Book XXII

Secondary Sources

Cunliffe, Barry: The Ancient Celts, ISBN 978–0–19–875292–9

Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2