The Great Explorers vs Hannibal Barca

From Vikings to astronauts, humans have always pushed the boundaries of discovery. Explore the journeys of legendary seafarers, polar adventurers, mountaineers, and space pioneers who changed the way we see the world—brought to life with voice-overs, timelines, interactive maps, and fun historical facts! Find out about : -Leif Ericson -Marco Polo -Christopher Columbus -Amerigo Vespucci -Ferdinand Magellan -Jacques Cartier -Sir Francis Drake -Abel Tasman -Captain James Cook -David Livingstone -Roald Amundsen -Yuri Gagarin -Neil Armstrong Suitable for Primary school - history scheme of work for Year 1 and Year 2 For more info http://www.historyapps.co.uk

Hannibal Barca - Rome's Greatest Enemy Step into the world of Hannibal Barca, one of history’s most brilliant commanders, and retrace his campaigns across the Mediterranean. From Carthage to Spain, across the Alps with elephants, and into the heart of Italy, follow his legendary struggle against Rome in a way never experienced before. This presentation of Hannibal is novel in its integration of narrative and geography. Using the Journey Map platform, Hannibal’s campaigns are woven into an interactive map-based storytelling format, allowing readers to follow his movements across the Mediterranean world. By combining text, images, and maps, the aim is to bring Hannibal’s journeys into sharper focus and to make his story both engaging and accessible in a way that traditional narratives alone cannot. HOW THE APP WORKS * Follow curated Journeys anchored in geography and history * Dive into narrative Passages with ancient context and modern insight * Unlock Supporting Passages for deeper site-specific reflection * Explore interactively with rich imagery and map-based navigation WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE Discover the sweep of the Second Punic War through Hannibal’s eyes: his daring strategies, epic battles, and relentless march against Rome. Learn how geography, politics, and alliances shaped his campaign, and see how one man nearly changed the course of Western history. Journeys of Hannibal Barca * Carthage to Spain: 237 - 219 BCE * Alpine Invasion of Italy: 218 BCE * Conquest of Italy: 218 - 216 BCE * Stuck in the Boot: 216 - 208 BCE * Rome Takes Iberia: 218 - 206 BCE * Final Stand in Italy: 208 - 206 BCE * Battle at Zama: 206 - 195 BCE * Exile: 195 - 183 BCE POWERED BY JOURNEY MAPS Built on the Journey Maps platform — a patent-pending system for immersive geographic storytelling — Hannibal Barca blends narrative, location, and reflection into a living, guided experience of the past. WHY ITS DIFFERENT Unlike a book or documentary, this app lets you walk the campaign trail. With map-based navigation, richly illustrated passages, and site-specific reflections, you can follow Hannibal step by step — from the walls of Cartagena to the battlefield of Zama. Journey Maps transforms history into an interactive experience where geography and story come alive together. ONE-TIME PURCHASE * No subscriptions * No ads * Own the full experience — forever