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BBC Programme page is live

Jul 16, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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!

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

In Madrid Magazine Article

Mar 13, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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Here's an article on our trip in the latest issue of Madrid's, English-language magazine "In Madrid": http://www.in-madrid.com/virtual.html#virtual01

Radio National Australia Interview

Jan 14, 2010 · 1 min read · press ·

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Travel Tales: Retracing the steps of an ancient military leader. This is an interview Ben and Danny did for ABC radio in Australia. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/breakfast/stories/2010/2791934.htm

BBC History Magazine - Zama

Nov 28, 2009 · 1 min read · carthage press history ·

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Our final instalment for the BBC History Magazine is here: http://www.bbchistorymagazine.com/blog/battle-zama-hannibal-meets-his-nemesis Sunset over the modern village of Jama believed to be near where the battle of Zama took place (thanks Andrea Illescas for the photo).