The Carthaginian Empire was a Mediterranean superpower, dominating trade and warfare. But in 146 BCE, Rome annihilated it. What led to its downfall? This episode explores Carthage’s reliance on mercenary armies, its bitter rivalry with Rome, and the devastating wars that ultimately sealed its fate. With its cities burned and its people erased from history, Carthage remains one of the most striking examples of total conquest and destruction. (thetvdb.com)