First Punic war. Romans are heavily defeated by the Carthaginians who capture their consul, Marcus Attilius Regulus.
He is sent to Rome in 256 bC to break a peace deal, and he promises he'll be back in Carthago after all it's done.
He goes to Rome, and instead tells the senate, urges the soldiers, roars at the people to keep fighting, as Carthage will fall.
Than, fully aware of what awaits him, goes back to Carthage where he's tortured to death. Because he gave his word.
@Capitancuk Yeah I love Roman history in general, punic wars are a peak moment.
I loved the Dan Carlin's episodes on the punic wars! Some of the best material he's done. Also Death throes of the republic was really nice, to understand the fall of the roman republic.
Che poi oh, poi da tutto un altro sapore al camminare nelle nostre città, siamo ancora spugnati di Roma!
@arteteco
I always liked the history of the punic wars (even if my main interest is in the marius/sulla rivalry).
Have you ever tried the Dan Carlin's Hardcore History podcasts on the Punic Wars? Amazing episodes