A Brief History of Carthage

Joshua Jared Scott

A short history of the ancient city of Carthage, from the time of its founding through its destruction at the conclusion of the Third Punic War.

  1. 12/02/2013

    Episode 14 (The Third Punic War)

    Rome decides Carthage, which had long ago ceased to be a threat, must be destroyed. Following a siege of several years, the city falls.

    16 min

  2. 12/02/2013

    Episode 13 (Defeat and Rebirth)

    The Second Punic War shifts to North Africa, and Carthage is forced to negotiate a surrender. Under an enforced peace, Carthage shifts its focus to trade becoming wealthy and prosperous.

    11 min

  3. 12/02/2013

    Episode 12 (The Second Punic War, Part 03)

    The war in Italy shifts away from great battles to sieges and skirmishes. Efforts to retake Sicily fail. Spain falls.

    18 min

  4. 12/02/2013

    Episode 11 (The Second Punic War, Part 02)

    Hannibal scores his greatest victories at Lake Trasimene and Cannae.

    16 min

  5. 12/02/2013

    Episode 10 (The Second Punic War, Part 01)

    Hannibal crosses the Alps and defeats the Romans at the River Po and Trebia.

    21 min

  6. 12/02/2013

    Episode 09 (Between the Wars)

    The Mercenary War and betrayal by Rome.

    12 min

  7. 12/02/2013

    Episode 08 (The First Punic War, Part 02)

    Naval battles, victory in North Africa, and defeat in Sicily.

    20 min

  8. 12/02/2013

    Episode 07 (The First Punic War, Part 01)

    First Punic War, fought on the island of Sicily.

    13 min
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A short history of the ancient city of Carthage, from the time of its founding through its destruction at the conclusion of the Third Punic War.

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