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Christopher Nelson

Christopher holds a degree in Classical Archaeology from the University of Missouri and a Master’s degree in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. He is a Kansas City native where both of his parents worked as schoolteachers. They instilled in him a love of history that has manifested itself in countless travel excursions, stacks of books, and questions. He currently resides in New York City.

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Articles by Christopher Nelson

The Third Punic War: Carthage Must Be Destroyed

The Second Punic War: How Hannibal Almost Conquered Rome

During the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE) the Carthaginian Hannibal used daring strategies to destroy Roman armies, but eventually lost to the force of Rome.

How Did the Plague of Athens Revolutionize Carthage?

Spreading out from the Greek polis, the Plague of Athens in 431 BCE would have far-reaching consequences on another Mediterranean power: Carthage.

Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily

In 480 BCE, two great powers met near a small town in Sicily to decide the fate of the Mediterranean.

The First Punic War: A Clash of Cultures

The First Punic War would last for over two decades and set two powers on a path that would change the ancient Mediterranean forever.