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The Fall of Rome Podcast
30: Tides of History: Natural Disasters and the End of the Roman Empire
Mar 20, 2018
Justinian, the last great Roman emperor, discusses the natural disasters that marked the end of the Roman Empire. Topics include volcanic eruptions, changing climate, and a devastating plague. The impact of these disasters on society and the resilience of civilizations are explored.
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- Natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions, a changing climate, and a devastating plague, played a crucial role in the fall of the Roman Empire under Emperor Justinian.
- The decline of the Roman Empire was not solely due to political and military factors, but also the impact of environmental changes, such as climate cooling and unpredictability, leading to food shortages and economic decline.
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The Confluence of Natural and Man-Made Disasters
During the reign of Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, the world experienced a confluence of natural disasters, including the bubonic plague, war, and changing climate. These calamities worked together to bring about the transition from the ancient world to the medieval period.
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