Summary:

Rising from a small Phoenician trading post to one of the greatest powers of the ancient world, Carthage built its empire through innovation, engineering, and mastery of the seas. Its massive double harbor became the heart of a commercial and military powerhouse, while advanced city planning and formidable defenses made Carthage nearly impregnable. Led by brilliant generals like Hannibal, Carthage challenged Rome itself for control of the Mediterranean. But after three brutal wars, the city was reduced to ashes—its achievements buried beneath Roman conquest. Join host Peter Weller as we explore the engineering genius that powered Carthage’s rise—and the military might that brought about its fall.

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