English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

#558 | General Hannibal | Rome’s Greatest Enemy

Listen Later

 


Hannibal of Carthage, one of history's greatest military strategists, almost brought the Roman Republic to its knees.

 

As a boy, he swore eternal enmity against Rome, leading him to cross the Alps with his diverse army and elephants, stunning the Romans.

 

Despite his victories, he never managed to capture Rome, but his legacy of brilliance and determination remains.

 
  • Hannibal's vow to hate Rome forever
  • Hannibal's upbringing and education in military tactics
  • The First Punic War and Carthage's defeat
  • Hannibal's march across the Alps into Italy
  • Hannibal's diverse and strategic army composition
  • Key victories at the Trebia, Lake Trasimene, and Cannae
  • Rome's Fabian Strategy to counter Hannibal
  • Hannibal's defeat at the Battle of Zama
  • Hannibal's later life and exile
  • Hannibal's enduring legacy and impact on military strategy

    • Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/hannibal

    ---

    You might like:

    🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists

    ✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]

    📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership

    📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter

    ---

    Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn EnglishBy Leonardo English
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8
    • 4.8

    4.8

    74 ratings

    More shows like English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

    View all
    Speak English with ESLPod.com - Learn English Fast by ESLPod.com

    Speak English with ESLPod.com - Learn English Fast

    2,550 Listeners

    6 Minute English by BBC Radio

    6 Minute English

    1,811 Listeners

    Learning English Conversations by BBC Radio

    Learning English Conversations

    1,064 Listeners

    IELTS Energy English 7+ by Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter

    IELTS Energy English 7+

    421 Listeners

    All Ears English Podcast by Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

    All Ears English Podcast

    2,298 Listeners

    Espresso English Podcast by Shayna Oliveira

    Espresso English Podcast

    420 Listeners

    Real English Conversations Podcast – Real English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work by Real English Conversations: Amy Whitney & Curtis Davies - English Podcast

    Real English Conversations Podcast – Real English for Global Professionals | Speak Clearly & Confidently at Work

    410 Listeners

    RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English by RealLife English

    RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

    473 Listeners

    Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. by Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

    Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar.

    565 Listeners

    The Level Up English Podcast by Michael Lavers

    The Level Up English Podcast

    317 Listeners

    American English Podcast by Shana Thompson

    American English Podcast

    613 Listeners

    Confident Business English by Anna Connelly

    Confident Business English

    154 Listeners

    Simple English News Daily by SEND7

    Simple English News Daily

    32 Listeners

    The British English Podcast by Charlie Baxter

    The British English Podcast

    60 Listeners

    Thinking in English by Thomas Wilkinson

    Thinking in English

    108 Listeners