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Hannibal the Great

Episode 5 of 6

The Wood brothers cycle through northern Italy from the Valley of Trebbia to Tuscany, before arriving at Cannae, site of the bloodiest battle in ancient history.

History and travel series in which three Australian brothers - Danny, Ben and Sam Wood - set out cycling on the trail of Hannibal, the Carthaginian warrior who marched from Spain to Rome at the head of an invading army accompanied by elephants.

With the Alps behind them, the brothers cycle through northern Italy from the fertile Valley of Trebbia, where Hannibal first defeated the Romans on their home turf, to the rolling hills of Tuscany. They continue on through thick marshes before arriving at Cannae, site of the bloodiest battle in ancient history. On the way, the Woods meet a winemaker called Hannibal, attempt to make a pizza in Naples and have a close shave in Trani.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Danny Wood
Presenter Sam Wood
Presenter Ben Wood
Executive Producer Chris Granlund
Producer Robin Dashwood
Director Andrea Illescas
Producer Andrea Illescas
Writer Andrea Illescas

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