Carthage vs Greece: The War Before Rome - Sicilian Wars DOCUMENTARY
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🎥 Watch the rest of the Sicilian Wars and 300+ exclusive videos on Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmaBzfCCwZ2KqaBJjkj0fw/join and ✔ Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on ancient history continues with the first video on the first Sicilian War between the Carthaginians and Greeks, a prelude to the First Punic War. Centuries before Hannibal crossed the Alps and Rome fought the Punic Wars, Carthage faced another powerful enemy: the Greeks of Sicily. The First Sicilian War brought rival Greek and Phoenician colonies, ambitious tyrants, and competing trading empires into a struggle that culminated at Himera in 480 BC. In the opening episode of our Sicilian Wars series, we trace the rise of Carthage and Syracuse, explain why Sicily became such a valuable prize, and follow the alliances that turned local rivalries into a major invasion. Gelon of Syracuse and Theron of Akragas confront Hamilcar Mago, whose
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