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that a 1959 archeological expedition attempted to re-enact Hannibal s route through the Alps with an actual Elephant. After 10 days of travel, they successfully led the former circus elephant Juno from France into Italy.

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Fun Fact: that a 1959 archeological expedition attempted to re-enact Hannibal’s route through the Alps with an actual Elephant. After 10 days of travel, they successfully led the former circus elephant Juno from France into Italy.

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