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1: Introduction

1: Introduction

FromThe Fall of Rome Podcast


1: Introduction

FromThe Fall of Rome Podcast

ratings:
Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Barbarians, political breakdown, economic collapse, mass migration, pillaging and plunder. In the introduction to this series, PhD historian Patrick Wyman takes you through the broad outlines of the fall of the Roman Empire, one of the most important events in history.
Released:
Aug 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (34)

Barbarians, political breakdown, economic collapse, mass migration, pillaging and plunder. The fall of the Roman Empire has been studied for years, but genetics, climate science, forensic science, network models, and globalization studies have reshaped our understanding of one of the most important events in human history. PhD historian and specialist Patrick Wyman brings the cutting edge of history to listeners in plain, relatable English.