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The Fall of Rome: How Barbarian Migrations Reshaped Italy
In this episode of The Story of Italy, Lucas and Luna explore the twilight of the Roman Empire in the West. They discuss the profound impact of the Migration Period, focusing on key groups like the Visigoths, Vandals, and Ostrogoths. Lucas explains how the Roman government's policy of federate settlements backfired, leading to the sack of Rome by Alaric in 410 AD and the eventual collapse of imperial authority. He highlights the role of General Stilicho, a Vandal-Roman who tried to hold the empire together, and the tragic irony of Rome's fall. The conversation turns to the Kingdom…
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