Hannibal Crosses the Alps
A Carthaginian general marches an army and 37 war elephants over snowy mountains to surprise-attack Rome from the north. Rome did not see it coming.
The Battle of Cannae
Hannibal surrounds and slaughters 60,000 Romans in a single afternoon. Still studied as the perfect battle 2,200 years later.
Carthage Must Be Destroyed
An old senator ends every speech with the same line until Rome finally levels Carthage and salts the earth. Petty? Yes. Effective? Also yes.
Caesar Conquers Gaul
Eight years, a million dead, another million enslaved. He writes his own bestselling book about it. The man knows branding.
Varus Loses the Legions
Three Roman legions get ambushed in a German forest and wiped out. Augustus reportedly walks the palace banging his head, yelling 'Varus, give me back my legions!'
Boudicca's Revolt
A British queen leads 100,000 furious Celts and burns three Roman cities to the ground. Almost kicks Rome out of Britain entirely.
The Destruction of Jerusalem
Vespasian's son Titus levels the Temple after a brutal siege. The Jewish diaspora begins. Rome builds an arch to brag about it.
Trajan Builds the Empire
Rome hits its biggest size ever under a Spanish-born emperor who actually likes the people. Builds a column so tall you need binoculars to see the top.
Hadrian's Wall
Rome decides Britain north of a certain line is just not worth it and builds a 73-mile wall to keep the Picts out. Still standing.
The Sack of Rome
The Visigoths walk into the Eternal City and loot it for three days. Rome hadn't been taken in 800 years. The world is in shock.
Attila the Hun
Sweeps out of the steppe and terrorizes both halves of the Roman empire. Dies on his wedding night from a nosebleed. Anticlimactic.
The Fall of Rome
A Germanic warlord politely deposes the last Roman emperor, a teenager named Romulus. 1,200 years end with a whimper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the Roman Conquests collection?
The Roman Conquests collection includes 12 stories: Hannibal Crosses the Alps, The Battle of Cannae, Carthage Must Be Destroyed, Caesar Conquers Gaul, Varus Loses the Legions, and 7 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
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Yes! All 12 stories in the Roman Conquests collection are completely free to listen to on the History Tea app. Download on iOS and start listening today.
What time periods does Roman Conquests cover?
The Roman Conquests collection spans 218 BCE, 216 BCE, 146 BCE, 58 BCE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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