A Brief History of Carthage

By: Joshua Jared Scott
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  • Summary

  • 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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  • Episode 14 (The Third Punic War)

    Episode 14 (The Third Punic War)
    Dec 2 2013

    Rome decides Carthage, which had long ago ceased to be a threat, must be destroyed. Following a siege of several years, the city falls.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 13 (Defeat and Rebirth)

    Episode 13 (Defeat and Rebirth)
    Dec 2 2013

    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.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 12 (The Second Punic War, Part 03)

    Episode 12 (The Second Punic War, Part 03)
    Dec 2 2013

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

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