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Denzel Washington has been cast as ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal in a Netflix film, sparking backlash in Tunisia and online.

The actor is set to portray ancient military general Hannibal in an upcoming film, but his casting as the historical figure thought to be of West Asian descent has sparked criticism in Tunisia.

Denzel Washington being cast in a Netflix movie as Hannibal is sparking controversy in Tunisia.

Tunisians have accused Netflix of “stealing” their history by casting Denzel Washington as General Hannibal in an upcoming film about the military leader who almost toppled Rome.

The evolution of the Roman army's gladius sword; from its Ancient Greek origins to the rise of the long sword.

Streaming giant accused of placing 'Afrocentric' slant on history by giving role of young pale-skinned leader to veteran black actor

The evolution of the Roman army's gladius sword; from its Ancient Greek origins to the rise of the long sword.

A mathematician, physicist, astronomer, inventor and engineer, the ancient Greek thinker Archimedes left a legacy much greater than a story about bathtubs, yelling “Eureka” and streaking nude down the street – even if, as Jonny Wilkes explores, it took a while for the rest of the world to catch up to him

He was the leading mathematician of his age, and perhaps any age, who excelled in both theory and putting his ideas into practice. While it’s difficult to unpick the reality from the stories told about him, Jonny Wilkes explores the finest examples of his genius

Where did Hannibal get his war elephants? Delve into the enigma of the origin of Hannibal's elephants and their awe-inspiring presence on the battlefield.