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The Senones and Clusium
- Brennus, leader of the Senones, attacked Clusium, prompting the city to seek Roman aid.
- Roman envoys, recognizing the Gaulish threat, aided Clusium, leading to a Gallic chieftain's death and Brennus's retaliation.
Dating the Sack of Rome
- The exact date of the Gallic attack on Rome is uncertain due to scarce and inaccurate Roman records.
- Modern historians, using Greek records, place the sack around 387-386 BC, contradicting the traditional 390 BC.
Rome Unguarded
- Fleeing Romans left the city unguarded after a devastating defeat at the Allia River.
- Gauls, surprised by the lack of resistance, cautiously entered Rome after a full day.