Battle of Zama
Type: Event
As of November 2026, Battle of Zama has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jan 2025 on OverSimplified. The climactic battle of the Second Punic War where Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal, marking the end of Carthage's power.
The Battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC in what is now Tunisia between a Roman army commanded by Scipio Africanus and a Carthaginian army commanded by Hannibal. The battle was part of the Second Punic War and resulted in such a severe defeat for the Carthaginians that they capitulated, while Hannibal was forced into exile. The Roman army of approximately 40,000 men was outnumbered by the Carthaginians who fielded either 40,000 or 50,000; the Romans were stronger in cavalry, but the Carthaginians
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2025 on OverSimplified |
| Type | Military History |
What do podcasts say about Battle of Zama?
2 quotes from Narrator, recorded on The Rest Is History and OverSimplified.
This is the showdown between the Romans and the Carthaginians at the Battle of Zama.
The Rest Is History · · Hear itThe two great generals would face off one last time in the epic Battle of Zama.
Narrator · OverSimplified · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Battle of Zama?
2 shows discussed Battle of Zama in these episodes.
- The Rest Is History — 1 episode
This is the showdown between the Romans and the Carthaginians at the Battle of Zama.
The Night Rome Finally Broke Hannibal - OverSimplified — 1 episode
The two great generals would face off one last time in the epic Battle of Zama.
The Second Punic War - OverSimplified (Part 3)
Who talks about Battle of Zama on podcasts?
Narrator brought up Battle of Zama; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Night Rome Finally Broke Hannibal on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026)
- The Second Punic War - OverSimplified (Part 3) on OverSimplified (Jan 2025) — Narrator