This episode talks about the Punic wars, and how Rome went from a small faction in the Italian peninsular to controlling most of the western Mediterranean, with special guest Christopher Kearney. Was it this war that brought Rome to become the superpower we all know, or was this a small war that didn’t affect Roman history much?Welcome to the AIQ podcast, bringing the world of Ancient History to your ears. No matter if you are a leading academic, or have just found an interest in history, this podcast tries to discuss highly academic topics in a free and easy going way. Want to be kept up to date? follow us on twitter! https://twitter.com/AIQpodcast Want updates on Facebook? Join our page! https://www.facebook.com/Antiquity-in-Question-362046647682923/?modal=admin_todo_tour Listen to the AIQ Podcast for FREE on podcasting platforms here! https://anchor.fm/alexandergoodman Subscribe to the Antiquity in Question YouTube for a video version of the podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/cha...