The episode explores Rome's brutal destruction of Carthage in 146 BC, followed by its resurrection as a Roman capital. It challenges myths of Carthaginian barbarism, particularly the accusation of child sacrifice, suggesting it was Roman propaganda. Despite Rome's destruction, it absorbed Carthaginian culture and knowledge, shaping its own empire. The episode highlights the complex interplay between conquest, propaganda, and cultural assimilation in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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