Context with Brad Harris The Fall of Rome, and the End of Civilization
Dec 12, 2018
Bryan Ward-Perkins, author of The Fall of Rome, and the End of Civilization, discusses the horrors of the fall of Rome and challenges the idea of a smooth transition. He highlights the importance of combining archaeology and history to understand Roman civilization. The disappearance of pottery-making and decline in livestock size during the fall of Rome are explored. Pollution levels in the Roman Empire and external pressures on Rome are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Rethinking the Fall of Rome
03:31 • 8min
The Advantages of Combining Archaeology and History
11:04 • 12min
The Disappearance of Pottery-Making on a Wheel in Britain
23:17 • 7min
Changes in livestock size and population during the fall of Rome
30:23 • 2min
The Decline of Pollution Levels in the Roman Empire and Its Significance
32:29 • 2min
External Pressures on Rome and the Collapse of Tax Revenue
34:47 • 17min