The Sieges of Rome (410 & 455)

About this episode

This episode explores the devastating sieges of Rome by the Goths and Vandals as the city's power declined.

As the Eternal City's power waned, enemies closed in. In this episode of Bow & Blade , Michael and Kelly delve into two devastating sieges of Rome — one led by the Goths, the other by the Vandals.

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael, Kelly

Topics covered

• sieges
• history
• Goths
• Vandals
• Rome
• power dynamics

Keywords

• Rome
• Goths
• Vandals
• sieges
• history
• Eternal City
• power waning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Goths, Vandals

Places: Rome

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