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Tom reads a passage from this epic poem about Hannibal's invasion of Italy. It's described as 'the longest surviving Roman poem' written almost 300 years after Hannibal's invasion during the reign of Emperor Domitian.

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References to passages from Juvenal's satirical works that were read in the previous episode, focusing on Hannibal's feat of crossing the Alps and dissolving rock with vinegar.

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Multiple quotes from Polybius, described as 'the Greek historian,' providing accounts of Hannibal's campaigns including the descent from the Alps, the Battle of Trebia, and the Battle of Lake Trasimene.

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Multiple quotes from Livy describing Hannibal's campaigns, including the use of fire and vinegar to break through rock in the Alps. Livy is used as a primary historical source throughout the discussion.

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Explicitly mentioned as having 'wrote a wonderful book about Hellenistic life' in the context of discussing how Hannibal's arrival with elephants would have seemed like a supernatural force to Romans.

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Referenced as 'the great Greek biographer who pairs famous Greeks with famous Romans,' specifically citing his biography of Fabius Maximus, describing Fabius's military tactics against Hannibal.