Carthage and The Punic Wars | Dan Snow's History Hit
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Today we tackle the Punic Wars - three epic clashes between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean. From naval battles to Hannibal’s daring Alpine crossing and Carthage’s final destruction, we uncover how these wars reshaped the ancient world.
Joining us is Eve MacDonald, ancient historian and author of 'Carthage: A New History of an Ancient Empire', to explain why these two rising powers collided in a fight for supremacy.
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