The Third Punic War was a direct result of the lingering animosity between Rome and Carthage, despite the second war's conclusion. Although Carthage had been weakened and humbled, its prosperity was on the rise once again, particularly in North Africa, where it had managed to rebuild its economy
The Punic Wars were a series of three intense and monumental wars fought between the ancient powers of Rome and Carthage, two of the greatest civilizations of the Mediterranean world. These wars spanned over a century, from 264 BC to 146 BC, and played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the
The result was a massive Roman defeat, with tens of thousands of soldiers killed, and many others captured or dispersed. It is believed that the Romans lost around 80,000 to 100,000 men, making it one of the worst defeats in Roman history. The aftermath of the battle shook the Roman Republic to its
The Battle of Arausio, fought in 105 BCE, was one of the most significant defeats in Roman military history. It marked a critical moment in the decline of the Roman Republic’s military dominance and set the stage for the rise of influential military leaders such as Gaius Marius and Lucius Corn