17. Carthage - Empire Of The Phoenicians
Summary
Host Paul Cooper explores the rise and fall of Carthage, beginning with Gustave Flaubert’s 1858 journey to Tunisia for inspiration. The episode details Phoenician origins, their maritime innovations like the alphabet and trade networks that enabled Carthage’s founding by Dido, their expansion across the Mediterranean, and their complex political structure. It highlights Carthage’s golden age, including legendary voyages around Africa, before setting the stage for its eventual destruction.
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