Engineering an Empire


Carthage (E06)

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USA, 2006, 44 min

Directed by:

Mark Cannon

Cinematography:

Peter Fackler

Cast:

Peter Weller (guide), Michael Carroll (narrator)
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Carthage, a remarkable city-state that dominated the Mediterranean for over 600 years, harnessed their extensive resources to develop some of the ancient world's most groundbreaking technology. For generations, Carthage defined power, strength and ingenuity, but by the third century B.C., the empire's existence was threatened by another emerging superpower, Rome. However, when the Romans engineered their empire, they were only following the lead of the Carthaginians. From the city's grand harbor to the rise of one of history's greatest generals, Hannibal Barca, we will examine the architecture and infrastructure that enabled the rise and fall of the Carthaginian Empire. (History Channel)

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