Episode V (BotM) - Cannae

Curiosulus by Harry Lidgley and Will Randall

Episode notes

Lidge and Will take a look at Hannibal's momentous victory over Rome at the battle of Cannae in 216. Ever wondered what happened when Hannibal was invited to dinner by his eventual conqueror, Scipio? Ever wondered what a man, a snake, a monkey and a rooster tied up in a sack have to do with Cannae? Ever wondered what Hannibal's favourite elephant was called? Check out the episode to find out all this excellent trivia delightful trivia and much more. Enjoy!