Pulcher and the Dictator Fiasco
Pulcher Recalled to Rome The Romans had their hands full late into 249 BCE. Publius Claudius Pulcher had been recalled to Rome after his disaster at the Battle of Drepana … Read More
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Don’t Mess with the Sacred Chickens
Publius Claudius Pulcher When we last left off, Carthage had begun to seriously fight back with the successful commanders Himilco and Adherbal. The former was doing a splendid … Read More
Adherbal Reinvigorates Carthage
Adherbal Even though the Carthage was unable to break the Roman Siege of Lilybaeum, she still had other options for conducting the war. The Roman army was largely … Read More