The story of twelve Christian men and women from Carthage (modern Tunisia) who refused to deny their faith and were brutally executed by the order of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

The story of Victor, who served as Bishop of Rome (pope) in the late 2nd century. Victor was the first pope from North Africa and he presided over the church at a time of controversy between the western and eastern branches of the church.

In the early 3rd century, a Christian woman from North Africa named Perpetua was martyred in a Roman arena along with several companions. Her story is drawn from the personal diary she kept during her imprisonment.

Tertullian was a prolific Christian apologist who lived in Carthage from 155-240 AD. He is known as "the father of Latin Christianity."