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1. Cabiria (1914)

Not Rated | 148 min | Adventure, Drama, History

Cabiria is a Roman child when her home is destroyed by a volcano. Sold in Carthage to be sacrificed in a temple, she is saved by Fulvio, a Roman spy. But danger lurks, and hatred between Rome and Carthage can only lead to war.

Director: Giovanni Pastrone | Stars: Italia Almirante-Manzini, Lidia Quaranta, Bartolomeo Pagano, Carolina Catena

Votes: 3,956

2. Hannibal (1959)

Approved | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Biography

During the Second Punic War in 218 BC, Carthaginian general Hannibal attacks the Roman Republic by crossing the Pyrenees and the Alps with his vast army.

Directors: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia, Edgar G. Ulmer | Stars: Victor Mature, Gabriele Ferzetti, Rita Gam, Milly Vitale

Votes: 1,123

3. Scipione l'africano (1937)

83 min | Drama, History, War

A story of the Second Punic Wars, beginning with Scipio's futile pleas to the Roman Senate to build an army to battle Hannibal, that climaxes with the battle of Zama.

Director: Carmine Gallone | Stars: Annibale Ninchi, Camillo Pilotto, Fosco Giachetti, Francesca Braggiotti

Votes: 317

4. Tusk: Hannibal's Favorite Elephant

Animation | Announced

Surus, a young African elephant, loses his father to Roman ivory hunters. Hannibal, a Carthaginian, loses his father to the Romans. When Surus and Hannibal meet, they make such an impact on each other, that together they changed the world.

Director: Tim McGovern

5. Legions of Rome: The Punic Wars (2001 Video)

50 min | Documentary, History, War

A true giant of military history, Hannibal forged his formidable reputation during the Punic Wars of the second century B.C. Famed for his incredible fifteen day journey across the Alps and... See full summary »

6. Secrets of Ancient Empires: The First Armies (2001 Video)

50 min | Documentary, History, War

This episode of Secrets of Ancient Empires collection features stunning re-creations and reconstructions as it tells the powerful story of the origins of organized warfare. The program ... See full summary »

Director: Chris Gormlie

Votes: 14

7. Excelsior (II) (2013)

5 min | Short, Adventure

The untold story of the last Carthaginians...1600 years before Christopher Columbus.

Director: James Day | Stars: Nicolas Charles, Emerald de la Cruz, MJ Gazali, Harwood Gordon

8. Battles BC (2009– )
Episode: Hannibal: The Annihilator (2009)

TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Action, History

Born and raised on the battlefield Hannible launches the second Punic War after the death of his father. His intent is to destroy Carthage's main rival the rising Roman Empire. Hannible ... See full summary »

Director: David Padrusch | Stars: Alex Castro, Paul Jacobson, Bryan McGowan, Nik Sharma

Votes: 41

9. Kings and Generals (2017– )
Episode: How Rome Conquered Greece - Roman History (2020)

126 min | Documentary, Animation, History

Occupied in battles with the Gauls the Roman Repubilc had no intention of invading Greece until rebellions and factional warfare affected Roman interests on the seas. Doing battle in Greece... See full summary »

Star: Officially Devin

10. History with Hilbert (2016– )
Episode: Languages of Spain (2021)

25 min | Documentary, Animation, History

Spain is rich in languages and dialects. Though Castillion is the only universal language and is generally considered 'the' Spanish language there is government support of the minority ... See full summary »

Star: Hilbert Vinkenoog

11. TopTenz (2010– )
Episode: 10 Bizarre Military Tactics that Worked (2024)

15 min | Documentary

Unusual military tactic can provide deception, confusion and even panic among enemy forces. Here are a few that were also probably entertaining for the perpetrators.

Star: Karl Smallwood