On Hannibal's Trail

Anniversary: The Battle of Cannae

Aug 3, 2010 · 4 min read · carthage history rome ·

August 2nd is the anniversary of the Battle of Cannae, Hannibal's greatest victory against ancient Rome. It's one of a handful of ancient battles that still gets frequently mentioned outside military history books. The clash took place on the wide coastal plain near the modern town of Barletta (known for its symetrical …

Dweeb surfer types

Jul 21, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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A very funny review from the Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/last-nights-tv--on-hannibals-trail-bbc4-who-do-you-think-you-are-bbc1-2030297.html The programme is on the BBC website here too: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t4kh3/On_Hannibals_Trail_Hitting_the_Road/

Blog of a blog

Jul 20, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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This is a blog about a blog I wrote for the BBC TV blog blog: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/tv/2010/07/on-hannibals-trail-cycling-fro.shtml Just in case we hadn't told you already the first episode of the documentary airs in the UK tonight at 8:30pm on BBC4.

The Press Reaction...

Jul 19, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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"Tour de Warrior" The Sunday Times, 18th July "The story's a cracker...Part-travelogue, part-history lesson" Timeout, 15th July "Well-informed and surprisingly engaging" The Observer, Sunday 18th July, 'Picks of the Day' "You can feel their pain." The Guardian, Saturday 17th …

BBC Programme page is live

Jul 16, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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The BBC have just published a page on their website about the documentary: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t6skb The first episode is called Hitting the Road and you can view a clip (UK only) from it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t4kh3

July 19th on BBC Four...Hannibal!

Jul 9, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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The BBC has confirmed a broadcast date for the series and it's very soon! The six episodes of On Hannibal's Trail will transmit in the UK on BBC Four starting in less than two weeks time: Monday July 19th at 830pm!

Jama Charity Fund

Jul 7, 2010 · 1 min read · charity press ·

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We have started up a charity fund to help the village of Jama. This is possibly where Hannibal fought his last great battle against Scipio, known as the battle of Zama and it was where we ended our journey following Hannibal's Trail. We are aiming to raise 3000 US dollars which will be used to improve living conditions …

First clip from the series is on YouTube - race up Mont Ventoux

Jun 10, 2010 · 1 min read · cycling press ·

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The BBC guys have just put a clip from the series on the internet. It shows our race up Mont Ventoux and is on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7mKsDmDDI0 Enjoy!

Visiting the New Rome

Apr 22, 2010 · 1 min read · rome ·

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I was recently in Las Vegas where I called in on a modern reincarnation of Hannibal's old enemy. As you probably know, Caesars Palace is one of those incredible hotel and casino complexes along the city's 'Strip', this particular one attempts to recreate the grandeur of ancient Rome with statues, temples, a forum and …

Bikes Instead of Elephants

Mar 17, 2010 · 1 min read · press cycling ·

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Here's an article in Spain's El Pais newspaper about the section of our cycle route between Ristolas in the French Alps and Piasco in nothern Italy. This will test your Spanish! Bicis en lugar de elefantes