Asculum
an ancient town in Apulia, SE Italy: Pyrrhus defeated the Romans in 279 B.C.
Historical Examples
Even after another victory in the next campaign—at Asculum —Rome was not shaken: the Italians stood firm.
Ancient Rome Mary Agnes Hamilton
At Asculum, a lamb had been born with two heads and five feet.
History of Rome, Vol III Titus Livius
Finally the Romans came upon him near a city called Asculum and pitched camp opposite.
Dio’s Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) Cassius Dio
In the following spring another battle was fought near Asculum, on the plains of Apulia.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) Charles Morris
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