Scipio Africanus

Portrait of Scipio Africanus

Conqueror of Carthage · Savior of Rome · Roman General · 236–183 BC

The Roman general who crossed into Africa and defeated Hannibal Barca at Zama — ending the Second Punic War.

Explore the life of Scipio — five chapters

  1. Surviving Rome's Darkest Hour — A young man amid catastrophe
  2. Winning Spain — Cutting off Carthage's strength
  3. Victory at Zama — Beating Hannibal at last
  4. An Ungrateful Republic — The saviour turned against
  5. The Measure of a General — Genius overshadowed by his rival

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Teach what Scipio discovered

How the Roman Republic Worked · Rome vs Carthage — ideas Scipio is tied to on the Living Knowledge Map. On Incandio you prove you understand one by teaching it to Ember, the AI pupil, in Teach the Room.

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