History of the Celts

Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Jennifer Paxton. Dr. Paxton is Associate Professor of History at the Catholic University of America. She is well known for her lecture series on the the Great Courses series which includes a partial inspiration for this podcast titled The Celtic World. Hope you enjoy our discussion.
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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod
Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod
Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

This episode I interview Dr. Dorsey Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is a professor of English at Perdue University. Her specific field of study is Medieval English Literature with a specific focus on the legend of King Arthur. Dr. Armstrong is also chief editor of Arthuriana which is the North American branch of the International Arthurian Society. Outside of this she has featured in the Great Courses series as well as the YouTube channel Wired's tech support series where she answered questions related to the Middle Ages. Listen to our conversation now!
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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod
Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod
Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly

This episode I discuss three battles that were steppingstones to the end of the Second Punic War. Baecula in Spain sent Hasdrubal Barca to Italy to attempt to aid his brother in taking control of Italy. Venusia was another loss for the Romans but there was little Hannibal could do to capitalize on his success. Metaurus was truly emblematic of the fate of Carthage. Find out why in this episode.
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Patreon: patreon.com/historyofthecelts
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Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod
Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod
Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly
Primary Sources:
Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8
Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link
Secondary Sources
Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2
Hoyos, Dexter: Mastering the West: Rome and Carthage at War, ISBN 978–0–19–939174–5

This episode I discuss the beginning of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus’ career. I start off with the final days of his Father, also named Publius Corneilus Scipio, and his Uncle, Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio, who were busy expanding Roman control over Iberia. Listen now to see what happens to the Scipio family.
Email: [email protected]
Website: hocpod.wordpress.com
Patreon: patreon.com/historyofthecelts
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Registry: The History of the Celts Podcast Registry
Instagram: historyofthecelts
X (Twitter): @histofthecelts
Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod
Break: Hidden Past by Kevin Macleod
Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly
Primary Sources:
Livy, History of Rome, ISBN 978-0-14-196306-8
Polybius, The Histories, University of Chicago Link
Secondary Sources
Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2

This episode details the beginning of the end of the Carthaginian campaign during the Second Punic War. For thefirst time, the Carthaginians started experiencing defeats in Southern Italy and Sicily. Listen now to hear the story!
Email: [email protected]
Website: hocpod.wordpress.com
Patreon: patreon.com/historyofthecelts
Stickers: Link to the Patreon shop where you can buy the stickers.
Registry: The History of the Celts Podcast Registry
Instagram: historyofthecelts
X (Twitter): @histofthecelts
Intro: Skye Cuillin by Kevin Macleod
Outro: Celtic Heart by Kira Daly
Primary Sources:
Livy, History of Rome, ISBN
Secondary Sources
Goldsworthy, Adrian: The Fall of Carthage, ISBN 978-0-3043-6642-2
Lomas, Kathryn: Romans, Latins, and Italians in the Second Punic War. In Hoyos, Dexter: A Companion to the Punic Wars. ISBN 978-1-4051-7600-2