171- The Gathering Storm

The History of Rome

Mike Duncan

History, Education

4.8 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2012

⏱️ 18 minutes

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After placating Atilla with yet another indemnity, Theodosius II fell from his horse and died in 450, leaving the Eastern throne vacant.

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1:27.7	Hello and welcome to the history of Rome. Episode 171, the gathering storm.
1:39.4	Oh my goodness, the history of Rome tour is so much fun. We don't have firm
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1:52.2	fun. Also, as you may have noticed, a combination of jet lag and conflicting
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