An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

640. Rome’s Greatest Enemy: Carthage at the Gates (Part 1)

February 02, 2026

Description

Did Hannibal march on Rome after his legendary victory at the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC? How could Rome fight on after losing so many men? And, where would their next cataclysmic clash take...

Books Referenced

Archimedes Fulcrum of Science

Author: Nicholas Nicastro

Context:

The host mentions this book when discussing Archimedes and quotes from it regarding the famous bathtub eureka moment story, calling it a 'fantastic book on Archimedes just come out'.