

Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did it feel like to watch it happen?
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Jan 19, 2019 • 1h 4min
1. Roman Britain - The Work of Giants Crumbled
Explore the haunting echoes of Roman Britain, where ancient poems evoke nostalgia for crumbled grandeur. Discover the dramatic rise and tumultuous fall of this once-great civilization, marked by fierce local resistance and the chaos of competing rulers. Delve into the story of Clodius Albinus, whose ambitions shaped the fate of Britannia during turbulent times. Witness the swift abandonment of monumental structures like Hadrian's Wall, reflecting a shifting world as urban life dwindles into rural simplicity. The legacy of this lost civilization lingers in its ruins.


