What Really Caused Rome's Shocking Downfall?

Explore the dramatic fall of the Western Roman Empire, tracing its decline from the tumultuous "Crisis of the 3rd Century" to its ultimate end in 476 AD. Discover how internal strife, economic collapse, devastating plagues, and relentless barbarian invasions (including the Visigothic sack of Rome)...

66 min - Ancient Worlds - Odyssey

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