Mystery of Hannibal’s infamous Alps crossing gets a major clue

In 218 BCE, the Carthaginian general crossed the rugged mountain range with 40,000 men, 7,000 horses and 37 war elephants.

Netflix Announces Mads Mikkelsen’s Hannibal’s Return After 5 Years

Award-winning psychological thriller show Hannibal is returning to Netflix this summer. It brings Bryan Fuller’s critically ...

Did elephant energetics decide Hannibal's Alpine crossing route?

A new analysis sheds light on the most likely route for the Carthaginian general's famous crossing of the Alps. The study, ...

Denzel Washington's 'Hannibal' Movie Faces Major Setback, Project in Doubt

The cinematographer hired to shoot Hannibal says the Denzel Washington epic is "effectively dead" at Netflix. Here's what ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)

Energy costs of Hannibal’s alpine crossing

Hannibal crossed the Alps with a large army containing 37 war elephants in 218 BC. Details of his route have scholars ...
Ancient Origins

Question of How Hannibal Got His Elephants Across the Alps Answered

In 218 BC, the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca achieved one of military history's most extraordinary feats - leading an ...
PBS

Guest Column: “Hannibal in the Alps – The Background and the Myth” by Eve MacDonald

Archaeologist and historian Dr. Eve MacDonald gives us some background knowledge and historical context for Hannibal’s mythical journey through the Alps. Hannibal, the most famous of all Carthaginians ...
IndieWire

Hannibal Season 4: Every Detail Bryan Fuller Has Revealed

The series finale of "Hannibal" is approaching its fifth anniversary this summer. Is a Season 4 announcement imminent? Fans of the serial killer drama have been waiting for the announcement of a ...