The Last Days of Rome: The Epic Downfall of an Empire
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1h 5m
with Ross King
The fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE remains one of history’s most debated topics, with numerous theories attempting to explain the decline and collapse of the ancient world’s greatest power. This lecture will look at some of the most compelling reasons, from Christianity and barbarian invasions to plague, demographic problems and climate change.
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