History | Ancient History on Instagram: "The Punic Wars were a series of three major conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE, shaping the course of Mediterranean history and establishing Rome as a dominant imperial power. The First Punic War (264–241 BCE) began over control of Sicily and saw Rome build its naval capabilities to challenge Carthage’s maritime supremacy, resulting in Rome’s first overseas province. The Second Punic War (218–201 BCE) is the most famous, highli