From Stanford News: In the Alps, hunting for Hannibal’s trail.
When Hannibal led his army across the Alps, he sought to conquer the Roman Empire and define the path of Western civilization.
He failed.
But the Carthaginian general achieved everlasting fame in another way, by spurring a question that has fascinated historians for over two millennia: How did he and his army, including dozens of war elephants, cross that formidable mountain range? [continue]
Oh, to live in the Bay Area and to be able to audit his class(es). I’m a Stanford graduate and I could wangle my way in…but 400 miles is a long commute, don’t you think?
Great article. I’m so jazzed!