31: Interview: Historian Kyle Harper on Disease, Climate and the Fall of the Roman Empire
The Fall of Rome Podcast
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The Turning Point in the Roman Empire
This chapter examines the turning point in the Roman Empire, focusing on the decline in trade, population, and resources. It explores the role of climate and disease in these changes and highlights the impact of the reign of Justinian. The chapter also discusses advancements in our understanding of disease and climate through paleoclimatic and genomic evidence.
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