History in the Alternate: 19th Century Punic Wars
A quick look at how the Punic Wars might have played out if they happened in the 19th Century between Italy and Tunisia.
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Analysis: Karen Haegemans on Elissa of Carthage
Elissa of Carthage (commonly known as Dido, the wanderer) is one of the more fascinating examples of history becoming myth. History is rife with examples of strong women dismissed as mythology...
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Some people think that if women ruled, there would be less war. This probably isn’t true. But there are some great examples of female rulers in history who came to...
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