While Hannibal’s Alpine crossing dominates popular memory, Carthage’s true power lay in its industrial might and naval supremacy. This episode explores the Cothon, the circular military harbor that was a marvel of ancient engineering, capable of housing hundreds of warships under one roof. We examine the state-run shipyards where timber was seasoned and galleys built with terrifying efficiency, turning Carthage into an economic powerhouse that could fund decades of warfare against Rome. Beyond the docks, we look at the agricultural treatise of Mago, whose writings on farming, beekeeping, and horse care were so valuable to Rome that they survived the city’s destruction. Through the lens of logistics, supply chains, and maritime technology, we reveal how Carthage wasn’t just a trading post but a sophisticated empire whose economic engine drove its political and military ambitions.
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