Dive into a pivotal moment in history and examine what the Romans themselves considered their darkest hour: the war with Hannibal Barca. This course offers an in-depth exploration based on close readings from ancient sources in translation to provide a comprehensive understanding of the causes, key battles, and the aftermath of this nearly two-decade-long struggle. We will begin well before the conflict arose tracing the various causes of the war, and we will end after the war itself was completed and consider how this war reshaped the history of the ancient Mediterranean. Explore the rich cultures of Rome and Carthage, and meet the remarkable figures who shaped this far-reaching conflict that threatened Rome’s very survival. Join us for a journey back in time, witnessing the resilience of Rome against the brink of collapse.
Please Note: the original class schedule has been updated due to scheduling conflicts. There will be no class on Thursday, October 24. Instead, the class session for that week has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 23 from 2 – 4 PM. All classes will remain hybrid and available online, on campus, and on demand via the class recording, which will be posted online for students within 48 hours of the live class.
