First Punic War - Part 4: The Sea Turns Red

In the year two forty-nine before the common era, Rome’s pride is shattered at Drepana. The Roman fleet, once so bold, is broken by Carthaginian skill and the unforgiving sea. Screams echo across the waves.Ship after ship sinks beneath the surface. The waters off Sicily are thick with blood, wreckage, and the cries of drowning men. Rome’s confidence is gone, replaced by panic and hunger. News of the disaster spreads through the city like fire. The Senate is desperate. Grain runs short, and riots break out in the streets. Famine grips the people. Angry crowds gather, demanding answers. The gods are silent. Admirals and generals are punished, stripped of honor or even executed. The Roman state trembles, threatened from within and without.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/first-punic-warThe Conflict Archive is a historical documentary series examining the wars and campaigns that shaped civilizations across time.Explore more at:https://theconflictarchive.comIf you enjoy this series, consider supporting our work:https://patreon.com/jonkaiHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.