If Hannibal had managed to conquer Rome, the immediate consequence would have been the end of the Roman Republic as we know it. Rome was the heart of the republic, a powerful and symbolically significant city. Its fall would have devastated Roman morale and crushed its military leadership. Without the city’s political and economic hub, the Roman
Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general, is remembered as one of the greatest military commanders in history. His audacious crossing of the Alps and his victories against Rome during the Second Punic War have made him a legend. But what if Hannibal had succeeded in his ultimate goal—capturing and conquering Rome itself? The question of "What if?
Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892–1975) is often remembered for his role in modernizing Ethiopia and his efforts to resist Italian fascist occupation during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. As the last emperor of Ethiopia, he was a symbol of African independence and unity. His leadership of the Pan-African movement and his contributions to the creati
Ashoka the Great (c. 304–232 BCE) of India is remembered for his transformation from a ruthless conqueror to a proponent of peace and Buddhism. After his bloody conquest of Kalinga, Ashoka adopted a policy of non-violence, religious tolerance, and social welfare. His reign saw the expansion of Buddhism beyond India, and his edicts, which were ins