Second Punic War
Type: Event
As of November 2026, Second Punic War has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jan 2025 on OverSimplified. The podcast "The Second Punic War - OverSimplified (Part 3)" focuses on the conflict between Rome and Carthage, detailing significant battles like Cannae and Zama. It highlights the war's lengthy duration of 17 years and its immense impact on both powers. Additionally, "The Superweapon That Nearly Stopped The Romans" discusses Hannibal's campaign during the Second Punic War, emphasizing the Romans' challenges in the conflict.
The Second Punic War was the second in a series of three wars fought between Carthage and the Roman Republic, who were at the time the two main powers in the western Mediterranean. The protracted war was fought across the region, incurring immense materiel and human losses on both sides. Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca initially led his army on its infamous crossing of the Alps and invaded Italy, where he would lead an extended campaign. In Iberia, Roman troops invaded and eventually conquer
| 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 Second Punic War?
2 quotes from Narrator, recorded on OverSimplified and The Rest Is History.
The Second Punic War, finally done.
Narrator · OverSimplified · · Hear itNow in the second Punic War.
The Rest Is History · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Second Punic War?
2 shows discussed Second Punic War in these episodes.
- The Rest Is History — 1 episode
Now in the second Punic War.
The Superweapon That Nearly Stopped The Romans - OverSimplified — 1 episode
The Second Punic War, finally done.
The Second Punic War - OverSimplified (Part 3)
Who talks about Second Punic War on podcasts?
Narrator brought up Second Punic War; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Second Punic War - OverSimplified (Part 3) on OverSimplified (Jan 2025) — Narrator
- The Superweapon That Nearly Stopped The Romans on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026)