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The Siege of Rome 537-538: Belisarius vs the Goths
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive deep into one of the most dramatic and overlooked episodes of late antiquity: the Siege of Rome from 537 to 538 AD. As the Byzantine general Belisarius defends the Eternal City against the Ostrogothic king Vitiges, we explore the ingenious defensive tactics, the brutal famine, and the political stakes that would decide the fate of Italy for centuries. Learn about the Aqua Virgo aqueduct, the use of Greek fire, the role of the Roman Senate, and the desperate negotiations that followed. We also examine the contrasting characters of Belisarius and Vitiges…
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