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Hannibal's surprise invasion of Italy over the Alps might have been successful had Roman allies not remained loyal and Roman determination been less resolute.

The Carthaginian general Hannibal started the second war between Rome and Carthage by destroying the city of Saguntum. Bent on Rome's destruction, he then led his army th

Hannibal Barca was born in 247 BC. His name would resound throughout the ages as the man who almost brought Rome to her knees.

The Silence of the Lambs, released on Valentine's Day of 1991, went on to be one of the most popular films of that year, both critically and commercially.

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

Although Scipio, the Roman general was ultimately the victor, Hannibal Barca of Carthage was likely the greatest military commander of all time.

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

At Lake Trasimene, the Carthaginian general Hannibal used fog and nearby hills to ambush a Roman army under the consul Flaminius and pin them against the shore of a lake.

The Battle of the Ticinius was the first clash between Hannibal's Carthaginian army and his Roman foes, and the first of Rome's many defeats at his hands.

Trebbia was the first all-out engagement between Rome and Carthage during the Second Punic War. Using an ambush which played to the personality of the Roman general.

Hannibal of Carthage swore to his father that he would take revenge on Rome. What followed was the Second Punic War; a war that would shape one Empire and doom another.

The Ebro Treaty, between Carthage and Rome, was violated by both sides. Its nullification, and Hannibal Barca's hatred of Rome brought about the Second Punic War.

Recently released horror movie triple packs include Scream, Halloween, and Hannibal Lecter.

Human beings have eaten each other throughout history for a variety of different cultural, criminal, religious and philosophical reasons not always with evil intent.

Albert Fish is one of the most deranged criminals to have lived in America. This article will summarize his life from early years to his eventual capture.

Halloween is a popular time for scary movies. So turn on the Jack-o-Lantern, clear away the spider webs and cuddle up for one of these good scary movies on Halloween.

All fiction writers want to create unforgettable characters. Hit the ground running with a "Character Personality Bio" filled with unusual and interesting details.

The story of four mercenaries with hearts of gold is set to hit the big screen. Is the new cast ready to fill the shoes of the past greats?

Elephants have served in human armies from 1100 B.C.E. to the 17th century.

The Silence of the Lambs is an unlikely success. An Academy Award winning thriller that is equal parts horror film. Iconic, bleak and perfectly pitched - it's a classic.

The start of the first run of the Pony Express is delayed while waiting for mail to arrive from Hannibal, Missouri.

Mark Twain's books are filled with descriptions of river currents, shoals, jagged bluffs, and boats along the Mississippi.

Hannibal Rising is the latest Thomas Harris novel about the psychopath psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. If you like your characters well-done, try Dexter or Patrick.

The Bardo Museum in Tunis has one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Roman mosaics, and is housed in a palace on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital.

Poison rings were used for centuries to conceal lethal substances and for other purposes, and some historical figures were known to have used them.

With a new cast the A-Team is scheduled to hit the big screen in 2010. The original action quartet set the stage for an exciting adventure.

Rome and Carthage differed in many ways including social, cultural, religious, and military aspects yet the final Punic War determined which power would survive.

Lacking definite goals, the Spartacus slave uprising ravaged the Italian county-side, defeating several consular armies until Marcus Crassus ended the revolt.

Hollywood looks set to enter another phase of 1980s flashbackery over the coming years with remakes planned for a host of TV classics, film favorites & video game relics.

The seventeenth century ushered in an era of Swedish military might and territorial wars, while Denmark tried fleetingly to expand their commercial empire.

It was believed that the Romans erased all traces of Punic Carthage. But preserved under the Roman forum are the unique remains of the homes of ordinary Carthaginians.

Cool as ice, magnetic and almost unstoppable, these cinematic bad guys were totally lacking in the compassion department. Some were human and others were not.

Sweden's belligerence, confined to the upper quarters of Protestant Europe, prompted Denmark to further its own empire in India, Africa, and the Caribbean.

The story of the Wilhelm Gustloff is closely tied to the on-going discussion of German refugees fleeing from the East in 1945 as Russian armies advanced on Berlin.

A press release today announced that the long-awaited big-screen update of the popular series "The A-Team" will be hitting screens in summer 2009.

The temptation to compare and contrast two great ancient civilizations must be tempered with the fact that Greece and Rome were uniquely different communities.

Often credited solely to the strength of the Roman Legion, the Macedonian phalanx lost its mastery of the ancient battlefields through poor leadership, unwise changes to

Though not as flesh hungry as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Anthony Hopkins introduces us to Ted Crawford, a structural engineer with an analytical and evil mind.

A visit to downtown Denver is not complete without a tour of the Mollly Brown Home, a unique Victorian mansion once owned by "The Unsinkable Molly Brown".

Writing a screenplay must involve creating compelling characters, or the viewer will not care about what happens to them and the story will fall flat.

These years are memorable in that all five best pictures from this period also appear on the American Film Institute's original list of 100 best American movies.

City Directories may be one of the most overlooked of genealogical resources, but they can be valuable for genealogical research.

What makes a good character name? It helps to know not only what readers like, but what to avoid. There are a few tricks that will make naming characters an easier task.

This weeks astrological forecast for your Sun Sign.

Understanding what makes a particular character memorable is an essential part of drama class. Students may find the answers via specially devised drama activities.

Scott grabs the audience and holds it there whilst he recounts the story of drugs overlord Frank Lucas in this solid film.

British actress Anna Friel has the challenging task of taking on the role that Audrey Hepburn so successfully established as her own.

Alexander Pushkin's life - from his African grandfather to his affiliation with the Decembrists - has captured the imagination of every Russian writer since his day.

Additional ideas to make your haunted house Halloween theme come to life.

The Numidians were nomads from what is now Algeria in North Africa. Numidia means 'Land of the Nomads'.