Asterix In Italien -

If you grew up with the legendary Gallic duo, you know that Asterix and Obelix have traveled everywhere from Egypt to Britain. But in their 37th adventure, "Asterix in Italien" (known in English as Asterix and the Chariot Race ), they take on the heart of the Roman Empire itself—not as conquerors, but as racers.

The story kicks off when a Roman senator, Lactus Bifidus, organizes a massive chariot race across the Italian peninsula to prove the superiority of Roman roads. To ensure a Roman victory and please Julius Caesar, the race is open to everyone in the "known world"—but Caesar insists a Roman must win. Asterix in Italien

: He is the "Masked Auriga," a Roman champion with over 1,400 victories. He wears a golden mask and is known for stopping at nothing to win. If you grew up with the legendary Gallic