🎥 Watch the rest of our Punic War series and more than 200+ other exclusive videos on youtube: or patreon: Support us on Paypal as well! Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with the episode on the First Punic War. The First Punic War (264–241 BC) was the first great clash between Rome and Carthage, two rising powers of the Mediterranean world. Sparked by disputes in Sicily, the conflict quickly escalated into a brutal struggle for dominance on land and at sea. Rome, a land power with little naval experience, built a fleet from scratch and introduced innovations like the corvus boarding device, turning sea battles into infantry encounters. Carthage, a maritime superpower, relied on its superior navy, seasoned commanders, and alliances with Sicilian cities. Over two decades of grinding warfare, both sides suffered devastating losses from storms, blockades, and costly campaigns. Battles such as Agrigentum, Mylae, and Ecnomus shaped the course of the war, while Rome’s failed invasion of Africa highlighted the enormous risks of expansion. Ultimately, Rome’s resilience and relentless pursuit of victory led to Carthage’s defeat and the signing of a peace treaty in 241 BC. This marked Rome’s first step as a Mediterranean empire and laid the foundation for future clashes in the Second and Third Punic Wars. Join us as we explore the strategies, battles, and consequences of this pivotal conflict in ancient history. Caesar in Gaul: Caesar against Pompey: How Caesar Won the Great Roman Civil War: What Happened In Rome After Caesar's Assassination: Medieval Battles: Roman History: Marcus Aurelius: Aurelian: Milvian Bridge: Script: Arnaldo Teodarani Animation: Antoni Kameran Illustration: Banskie Ayuban Machinima: MalayArcher using Total War: Rome II engine Narration: Officially Devin ✔ Merch store ► ✔ Patreon ► ✔ Podcast ► ✔ PayPal ► ✔ Twitter ► ✔ Facebook ► ✔ Instagram ► 00:00:00 - Virgil’s Curse and the Origins of Rome–Carthage Rivalry 00:06:05 - The Roman Army and Early Campaigns in Sicily 00:12:01 - Carthaginian Trickery and Roman Response 00:17:54 - Gaius Duilius Takes Command of the Fleet 00:23:45 - Naval Clashes at Mylae and Roman Survival 00:29:39 - Rome Expands Its Naval Power 00:35:33 - Storms, Shipwrecks, and Heavy Roman Losses 00:41:27 - Renewed Fighting Across Sicily 00:47:21 - The Struggle for Agrigentum 00:53:15 - Shifting Alliances and Sicilian City Politics 00:59:09 - Rome’s Costly Campaigns and War Fatigue 01:05:03 - Carthage Strikes Back at Sea 01:10:57 - Roman Invasions of Africa and Defeat 01:16:51 - The Long Stalemate and War of Attrition 01:22:45 - The Peace Treaty and Rome’s First Overseas Victory #Carthage #PunicWar #RomanHistory Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: