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The Fall of Rome Podcast
Introducing Tides of History
Jul 20, 2017
Host introduces new show 'Tides of History' exploring monumental shifts that shaped the world. Chapter highlights: invasion of Italy by King Charles VIII, fall of the Roman Empire and rise of the modern world, influence of history on organizational structures, cultural, religious, and global shifts in Renaissance and early modern period.
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- Even seemingly stable civilizations like the Roman Empire have a limited lifespan and could potentially fall, drawing parallels with the potential downfall of modern-day nations.
- Charles VIII's invasion of Italy in 1494 marked the beginning of a new era, shaping the world as we know it today, with advanced weaponry and military strategies that shocked and awed Italian peasants.
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The Fall of Rome and the Transience of Empires
The podcast host reflects on his fascination with the fall of Rome, emphasizing the idea that even seemingly stable civilizations have a limited lifespan. He draws parallels between the fall of the Roman Empire and the potential fall of modern-day nations. The host asserts that upcoming episodes will explore the rise of the modern world, focusing on the period between 1350 and 1650 and the major societal shifts that occurred during that time.
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