Scenarios about 'carthage'
The ancient Mediterranean civilization and maritime power centered in the city of Carthage (near modern Tunis) that flourished between the 8th and 2nd centuries BCE. Founded as a Phoenician colony, Carthage developed into Rome's greatest rival, controlling extensive territories across North Africa, Spain, and various Mediterranean islands until its ultimate destruction in the Third Punic War in 146 BCE.
What If Carthage Defeated Rome in The Punic Wars?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Carthage emerged victorious over Rome, fundamentally altering the development of Western civilization, Mediterranean power structures, and the spread of culture and religion across Europe and North Africa.
What If Hannibal Marched on Rome?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hannibal Barca chose to attack Rome directly after his victory at Cannae, potentially ending the Roman Republic and dramatically altering Mediterranean civilization.
What If The Roman Empire Never Expanded Beyond Italy?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Rome remained confined to the Italian peninsula, radically altering the development of Western civilization, Mediterranean cultures, and global power structures.
What If Carthage Won the Punic Wars?
Exploring how Western civilization might have developed if Carthage had defeated Rome in their series of conflicts, potentially creating a Mediterranean world dominated by Carthaginian rather than Roman influence.
What If Pyrrhus Conquered Rome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Pyrrhus of Epirus had succeeded in his Italian campaign, establishing a Hellenistic kingdom in Italy.
What If Rome Lost the Punic Wars?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if Carthage had defeated Rome in the Punic Wars, establishing a North African-centered Mediterranean empire instead of Roman dominance.