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Hannibal weeps when he sees the head of his brother Hasdrubal. Hasdrubals Carthaginian army had been defeated by Roman consuls Marcus Livius and Gaius Claudius Nero at the Battle of the Metaurus, 207 BC, during the Second Punic War. Claudius Nero had Hasdrubals corpse beheaded and the head thrown into the Carthaginian camp
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Hannibal weeps when he sees the head of his brother Hasdrubal. Hasdrubals Carthaginian army had been defeated by Roman consuls Marcus Livius and Gaius Claudius Nero at the Battle of the Metaurus, 207 BC, during the Second Punic War. Claudius Nero had Hasdrubals corpse beheaded and the head thrown into the Carthaginian camp
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In this poignant photo print, we witness the heart-wrenching moment when Hannibal, the great Carthaginian general, is overcome with grief upon seeing the severed head of his beloved brother Hasdrubal. The backdrop to this tragic scene is none other than the Battle of the Metaurus in 207 BC during the Second Punic War. Defeated by Roman consuls Marcus Livius and Gaius Claudius Nero, Hasdrubal's Carthaginian army suffered a devastating blow. However, it was Claudius Nero who took cruelty to another level by beheading Hasdrubal's lifeless body and callously throwing his head into their own camp. As Hannibal gazes upon this gruesome sight, one cannot help but feel a surge of empathy for him. The weight of loss and despair etches itself onto his face as he mourns not only for his fallen brother but also for what seems like an insurmountable defeat against Rome. This powerful illustration from history serves as a reminder of both the brutality and emotional toll that war exacts on those involved. It captures a moment frozen in time where ancient rivalries clash amidst bloodshed and tears. Preserved within archival records, this image allows us to delve into an era long past while evoking emotions that transcend time itself. It stands as a testament to human resilience in times of unimaginable sorrow and reminds us never to forget the lessons learned from our tumultuous past.
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