Vercingetorix, Caesar's Worst Nightmare | Part 3: Vae Victis
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"A last alliance against tyranny - the battle for free Gaul" Gaul hung by a thread. As Rome’s grip tightened around their homeland, the Tribal Kings met to discuss their grim reality.  Age-old rivalries were tossed aside for the sake of unity, and Vercingetorix was raised as supreme commander of Gaul. The task ahead of him was monumental. The odds of success - minimal.  But what a song it would be for their ancestors!  This episode follows the epic conclusion to Caesar’s Gallic Wars, including the famous Siege of Alesia.  Help support the show on Patreon! Sources and Attributions on our website.
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