This episode covers the founding of Carthage as a Tyrian colony in the Central Mediterranean. Carthage was founded by Tyrian exiles led by Dido, a resourceful and ultimately tragic princess from Tyre, whose life set the stage for the future confrontations with Rome. 
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This episode covers the founding of Carthage as a Tyrian colony in the Central Mediterranean. Carthage was founded by Tyrian exiles led by Dido, a resourceful and ultimately tragic princess from Tyre, whose life set the stage for the future confrontations with Rome. Link to the Episode 2 page on the Layman's Historian website Subscribe or leave a review on iTunes Leave a like or comment on the Facebook page Follow on Twitter Contact me directly through email

This episode covers the founding of Carthage as a Tyrian colony in the Central Mediterranean. Carthage was founded by Tyrian exiles led by Dido, a resourceful and ultimately tragic princess from Tyre, whose life set the stage for the future confrontations with Rome. 
Link to the <a href="https://thelaymanshistorian.wordpress.com/2018/01/08/episode-2-didos-drama/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode 2 page</a> on the Layman's Historian website 
Subscribe or leave a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-laymens-historian/id1278464814?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a> 
Leave a like or comment on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelaymanhistorian/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> page 
Follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/laymanhistorian" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> 
Contact me directly through <a href="https://thelaymanshistorian.wordpress.com/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a>

Episode 2 - Dido’s Drama

The Layman's Historian is a podcast about interesting periods of history that a layman would appreciate. My first series covers the history of Carthage including the three Punic Wars between Carthage and Rome.

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Episode 2 - Dido’s Drama