EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 55 MIN
Episode 8: Sacred Chickens Tried To Stop This War - The Punic Wars: Part 1
from That's So Macaroni · host Kelsey and Sarah
Rome doesn’t want a war with a sea empire, Carthage doesn’t want a land power breathing down its trade routes, and a crew of unemployed mercenaries decides to light the match anyway. From Massena and Syracuse to brutal attrition on Sicily, we follow the First Punic War as it spirals into naval innovation, massive battles, war elephants, and storms that kill staggering numbers of people. And yes, we end with one of the best cautionary tales in military history: when sacred chickens give a clear order, you follow.If you like funny history with real stakes, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves ancient warfare, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. What’s the most unhinged decision in the story: the corvus boarding plank, the elephant comeback, or the chicken incident?Our Resources for the Episode!Follow us on Social MediaInstagramFacebookWant Our Resources: Resource Library
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Rome doesn’t want a war with a sea empire, Carthage doesn’t want a land power breathing down its trade routes, and a crew of unemployed mercenaries decides to light the match anyway. From Massena and Syracuse to brutal attrition on Sicily, we follow the First Punic War as it spirals into naval innovation, massive battles, war elephants, and storms that kill staggering numbers of people. And yes, we end with one of the best cautionary tales in military history: when sacred chickens give a clea...
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