The Fall of Rome Podcast

28: Tides of History: How the Eastern Roman Empire Survived Attila the Hun and the Disastrous Fifth Century

Feb 20, 2018
Explore how the Eastern Roman Empire survived Attila the Hun's attack and the disastrous fifth century through the eyes of a family of soldiers and bureaucrats. Highlights include the resilience of the Eastern Empire amidst the fall of the Western Empire, the aftermath of Theodosius's reign, negotiating a peace treaty with the Persians, the devastating impact of the Huns, and the survival of the Eastern Empire in the 5th century.
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