Sunday, 30 September 2012

A History Of: Hannibal. Episode 16 - The New Town

Episode 16 - The New Town is out! This week we look at Hasdrubal's consolidation of the Carthaginian position in Spain, briefly mention the Ebro Treaty and go on a very pleasant tangent about the Spanish Navy.

http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfHannibal.Episode16-TheNewTown/Episode16.mp3

Sunday, 23 September 2012

A History Of: Hannibal. Episode 15 - Stabbed in the Back.

This week we look at the Hamilcar's invasion of Spain. We examine the situation in Spain, and Hamilcar's motives. We look in detail about why it is unlikely Hamilcar was plotting revenge. Featuring as a special guest Ray Harris of the History Of WWII Podcast. You can find it on iTunes or right here.
http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfHannibal.Episode15-StabbedInTheBack/Episode15.mp3

Sunday, 16 September 2012

A History Of: Hannibal. Episode 14 - Meanwhile at Carthage.

Episode 14 - Meanwhile, At Carthage is out! And can be found here --> http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfHannibal.Episode14-MeanwhileAtCarthage/Episode14.mp3 or on iTunes. This week we look at the Mercenary War in Carthage, as well as including a special feature. 10 minutes of the first 'Project History Cage Match', staring myself, Jamie Jeffers, Roifield Brown, Zack Twamley and Ray Harris.

Maps:

Carthaginian North Africa

Friday, 14 September 2012

Project History - Joint Podcast Episode 1

Hey guys, it's Friday night (in the UK anyway), and what could possibly be more fun than listening to 5 of your favourite podcasters argue about history? Do you want to here myself, Jamie Jeffers, Ray Harris, Roifield Brown and Zack Twamley argue over who the most influential person in history was? If so, you're in luck. Go check out the Project History Cage Match on the British History Podcast feed, or right here! http://thebritishhistorypodcast.com/?p=770

Sunday, 9 September 2012

A History Of: Hannibal. Episode 13 - They Think It's All Over

This week topics discussed include classic moments in English football comentary and the European economy in 1946. We also get into Rome's invasions of Sardina, Illyria and the Po Valley. Find it on iTunes or here. http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfHannibal.Episode13-TheyThinkItsAllOver/Episode13.mp3 To help understand some references these videos may prove helpful.


Sunday, 2 September 2012

A History Of: Hannibal. Episode 12 - The Siege of Lilybaeum. Part 3 - Hamilcar Barca

In this week's episode, which can be found here http://archive.org/download/AHistoryOfHannibal.Episode12-TheSiegeOfLilybaeum.Part3-Hamilcar/Episode12.mp3, the siege of Lilybaeum comes to an end through matters elsewhere. We introduce Hamilcar Barca and end the First Punic War with the Battle of the Aegates Islands. Featuring Special guest Zack Twamley from the When Diplomacy Fails Podcast.