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On Hannibal's Trail

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Series in which three Australian brothers - Danny, Ben and Sam Wood - set out cycling on the trail of Hannibal, the warrior who marched from Spain to Rome at the head of an invading army

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On Hannibal's Trail - Barca! Barca! Barca!

The Wood brothers cycle along Spain's east coast, watching a football match at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium and visiting the ancient Greek ruins of Ampurias.

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On Hannibal's Trail - Crossing the Rhone

Danny, Ben and Sam Wood retrace Hannibal's steps through the south of France to the foothills of the Alps, recreating Hannibal's crossing of the River Rhone.

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On Hannibal's Trail - Hannibal at the Gates

As they complete their journey, the Woods make a sacrifice to the gods at Lake Averno, come face to face with Hannibal in Rome and cross the Med to Tunisia.

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On Hannibal's Trail - Hannibal the Great

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

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On Hannibal's Trail - Hitting the Road

Three brothers cycle on the trail of ancient warrior Hannibal. On the east coast of Spain, they pass through Elche's palms, Benidorm's beaches and Valencia's zoo.

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On Hannibal's Trail - Over the Alps

Danny, Ben and Sam Wood retrace Hannibal's route through the Alps. They brave snow, altitude and exhaustion before arriving in northern Italy, ready to take on Rome.

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