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Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Fate of Rome
Book • 2017
In 'The Fate of Rome', Kyle Harper explores the pivotal role of climate change and pandemics in the decline of the Roman Empire.
The book delves into how environmental factors, such as volcanic eruptions and solar cycles, combined with diseases like malaria and the plague, weakened Rome's resilience and ultimately led to its downfall.
Harper integrates historical narratives with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries to provide a comprehensive understanding of Rome's fate.
The book delves into how environmental factors, such as volcanic eruptions and solar cycles, combined with diseases like malaria and the plague, weakened Rome's resilience and ultimately led to its downfall.
Harper integrates historical narratives with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries to provide a comprehensive understanding of Rome's fate.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by 
Tom Holland when discussing a previous episode with 
Kyle Harper about the history of disease.
Tom Holland when discussing a previous episode with Kyle Harper about the history of disease.
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217. Plague and the decline of the Roman Empire
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Tristan Hughes as the author of the book, discussing the impact of disease and climate change on the Roman Empire.
Tristan Hughes as the author of the book, discussing the impact of disease and climate change on the Roman Empire.
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Did Plague Destroy the Roman Empire?
Aanbevolen door Sanne de Jong om meer te lezen over de effecten van klimaatverandering op de Romeinse samenleving.
ZOMERSPECIAL #3 | Vulkanen, klimaat en Romeinen
