Tides of History
The Rise of Carthage
Mar 28, 2024
Explore the rise of Carthage as a powerful Mediterranean entity, its mysterious origins, and influence on Rome. Uncover Phoenician settlements, cosmopolitan nature, ancient banquet remains, and the city's strategic alliances in the Mediterranean region.
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- Carthage's rise was fueled by strategic alliances and territorial expansions with a focus on defensive measures against Greek interference.
- The growth of Carthage was marked by urban development, economic prosperity, and extensive trade networks across the Mediterranean.
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Carthage's Reaction to Greek Pirates and Expansion
Carthage, as depicted in the podcast, is shown reacting to Greek pirates disrupting their trade routes in the Mediterranean during the 6th century BC. Malcus emerges as a shadowy figure who amplifies Carthaginian power by subduing the Phoenician colonies in Sicily under Carthaginian control. Additionally, Dorius's failed attempt to establish a Libyan colony near Carthage signifies the city's defensive stance against Greek interference in its sphere of influence.
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