Was there really widespread guilt in Rome at the destruction of Carthage as presented in 'I Claudius'?

by Reactionaryhistorian

In 'I Claudius' I get the impression that the Romans by and large regretted the destruction of Carthage some even believing they were cursed for it (The Punic Curse). How accurate is this? Was the destruction of Carthage regarded with guilt by the Romans after it occurred. How do later writers refer to it?

LegalAction

It's been a long time since I've seen I Claudius, and even longer since I read the novel. Can you remind me about the Punic Curse? At first blanche I would guess the Punic Curse refers to the curse Dido placed on Aeneas.