The greatest general of all time, according to the actual greatest general of all time, is mistakenly regarded by most people as synonymous with loss. In Hannibal’s opinion, the greatest general of all time–and he ought to know even if he’s being modest–was Pyrrhus of Epirus. We tend to think of Pyrrhus as a loser … Read more
Here’s my very first Asylum article, followed by some bonus material. Happy birthday, President Washington! What made Ol’ Wooden Chompers the Father of Our Country (besides spending all of mom’s money on drink), was his sheer will to make the army function. When the Pennsylvania Line mutinied, Washington did the unexpected: He took their grievances … Read more
Tiberius Sempronius Longus versus Publius Cornelius Scipio! But who’s going to fight the Carthaginian army, then? Next Monday Mauro’s back on art. Then two weeks later, I am. It’s all to useful effect by the time you see the final page, I hope. If you want still more Hannibal, I’ve got an article about Famous … Read more
Tiberius Sempronius Longus is one ugly mug. Anyway, yeah. Welcome to Hannibal on Mondays now. Invisible, Inc. should be waiting for you on Tuesdays now, and next Sunday, we start She’s Famous Now.
The worst week of Scipio’s life continues.
