Hannibal's Afterlife: How Rome's Greatest Enemy Became a Bogeyman

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Hannibal's Afterlife: How Rome's Greatest Enemy Became a Bogeyman

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After his defeat at Zama in 202 BCE, Hannibal Barca didn't vanish — he became a legend, a cautionary tale, and a rhetorical weapon for Roman politicians. This episode explores how Roman historians Livy and Polybius shaped Hannibal's legacy, portraying him as both a brilliant general and a 'monster' of cruelty. We discuss how the phrase 'Hannibal ad portas' was used to frighten Roman citizens, why later emperors like Septimius Severus claimed descent from Carthaginians, and what the historical Hannibal actually thought of his own reputation. Drawing on Greek and Roman sources, we separate the man from the myth and ask: how much of the Hannibal we know is real, and how much is propaganda? This episode is for listeners who want to understand not just what Hannibal did, but how we came to know it — and how his enemies controlled the story. #HannibalBarca #Livy #Polybius #RomanPropaganda #HannibalAdPortas #SecondPunicWar #Carthage #Rome #SeptimiusSeverus #Zama #Classics #Historiography #AncientHistory #NorthAfrica #Legend #Myth #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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