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4: The Gothic Sack of Rome

The Fall of Rome Podcast

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Last week, we discussed the Goths entry into the Roman Empire in 376 AD. We went over how they rebelled and raided throughout the Balkan provinces of the Empire. The Romans mismanaged that entry through corruption and greed, and broke their agreement with the Goths. This week's episode will follow the Goths from the Balkans to their shocking sack of Rome in 410 AD.

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