Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

Rhegium was a prominent Greek colony at the southern tip of the Italian peninsula, a cultural hub known for its Hellenistic arts, philosophy, and commerce. It controlled access to the strategic Strait of Messina, finding itself at the crossroads of Italic and Greek conflicts, particularly during the Third Samnite War, where the Greeks harbored fears over Roman encroachment while navigating their complex relationships with the local Italic tribes.