🚀 Did you know Hannibal led an army with war elephants across the Alps to invade Rome?

In this short episode, we explore the history of ancient Carthage, an empire that once dominated the Western Mediterranean. We dive into the events that led to a devastating rivalry with the Roman Republic, ultimately ending in a tragic clash of empires.

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• Who was the legendary Phoenician princess who founded the "New City" (Carthage) in 814 BCE? 👸
• Why did the First Punic War start in 264 BCE, and how did Rome manage to challenge Carthage's powerful navy? ⚓
• What was the final fate of Carthage in 146 BCE after the prolonged siege by Roman legions? 🔥

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Carthage, Punic Wars, Hannibal, Rome, Phoenician, Ancient History