How the Visigoths slipped through a gate to capture mighty Rome
The Second Fall of Rome: 410 AD The Visigoths, a Germanic tribe, had been pushed into Roman territories by the advancing Huns. Initially, they…
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390 BCE: The First Sacking of Rome
How a flock of geese saved Rome The Gauls In the summer of 390 BCE, the fledgling city of Rome faced one of its…
The Huns Invasion of Europe
The Huns, a nomadic group originating from Central Asia, are best known for their dramatic and impactful invasions of Europe during the 4th and…
The Battle of Hastings
How an act of deception changed England forever The Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, is one of the most pivotal events…
The Age of Migrations
The Migration Period (circa 300 to 600 AD), also known as the Barbarian Invasions, was a period in European history marked by large-scale migrations…
Why the Dark Ages weren’t so dark
Despite its name, the Dark Ages were not entirely dark and saw significant cultural and technological developments. The term “Dark Ages” originated with the…
Viking Raids on France
The Viking raids on France, particularly during the 9th century, were a series of dramatic and transformative events that left an indelible mark on…
King Cnut
The wise Viking King Who Knew His Limits Early Life and Rise to Power Cnut was born around 995 AD, the son of the…