Podcast
A Brief History of Carthage
Hosted by Joshua Jared Scott · EN
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.
10episodes
Episodes
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Episode 14 (The Third Punic War)
Dec 2, 201300:15:49Tap to summarizeRome 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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Dec 2, 201300:11:03Tap to summarizeThe 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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Dec 2, 201300:18:10Tap to summarizeThe war in Italy shifts away from great battles to sieges and skirmishes. Efforts to retake Sicily fail. Spain falls.
Transcribe →Episode 11 (The Second Punic War, Part 02)
Dec 2, 201300:16:20Tap to summarizeHannibal scores his greatest victories at Lake Trasimene and Cannae.
Transcribe →Episode 10 (The Second Punic War, Part 01)
Dec 2, 201300:20:53Tap to summarizeHannibal crosses the Alps and defeats the Romans at the River Po and Trebia.
Transcribe →Episode 09 (Between the Wars)
Dec 2, 201300:12:04Tap to summarizeThe Mercenary War and betrayal by Rome.
Transcribe →Episode 08 (The First Punic War, Part 02)
Dec 2, 201300:19:38Tap to summarizeNaval battles, victory in North Africa, and defeat in Sicily.
Transcribe →Episode 07 (The First Punic War, Part 01)
Dec 2, 201300:13:21Tap to summarizeFirst Punic War, fought on the island of Sicily.
Transcribe →Episode 06 (Government)
Dec 2, 201300:13:21Tap to summarizeThe structure of government, economic policies, and early relations with Rome including treaties and military alliances.
Transcribe →Episode 05 (Tidbits)
Dec 2, 201300:14:15Tap to summarizeExploration in the Atlantic, threats made by Alexander the Great, and the matter of child sacrifice.
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