The French History Podcast

7 – Celts on the Warpath: The Sack of Rome

Feb 9, 2019
A lover's quarrel leads to war as Gauls sack Rome, revealing betrayal and surprise attacks. Explore Rome's unpreparedness and the consequences of the Gauls' victory. Learn about Julius Caesar's invasion of Gaul and Greek colonization in southern Gaul.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Conflict and Betrayal: The Gauls' Encounter with Rome
03:01 • 11min
3
Retreat, Safety, and Unsecured Gates – The Sack of Rome
14:30 • 1min
4
The Sack of Rome by the Gauls
15:49 • 11min
5
Expansion and Colonization in the Mediterranean
27:00 • 3min