EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 11 MIN
How Did Hannibal Cross The Alps?
from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL
Get ready for the GREATEST surprise in history! Imagine this: a huge army—50,000 soldiers and 37 GIANT elephants—marching right over the tallest, iciest mountains in the world! That’s what Hannibal did in 218 BCE! The mighty Romans thought the huge, snowy Alps would protect them, but Hannibal said, 'Nope!' Join Mira and Finn as we explore how this amazing general led his massive crew through freezing cold, scary cliffs, and dangerous tribes. Can you believe elephants climbed those snowy peaks? It was super risky, and Hannibal almost changed the world! Tune in to find out how this impossible mountain adventure almost conquered Rome!
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Get ready for the GREATEST surprise in history! Imagine this: a huge army—50,000 soldiers and 37 GIANT elephants—marching right over the tallest, iciest mountains in the world! That’s what Hannibal did in 218 BCE! The mighty Romans thought the huge, snowy Alps would protect them, but Hannibal said, 'Nope!' Join Mira and Finn as we explore how this amazing general led his massive crew through freezing cold, scary cliffs, and dangerous tribes. Can you believe elephants climbed those snowy peaks...
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How Did Hannibal Cross The Alps?
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