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179- The EndThe history of The History of Rome...Why the Western Empire Fell when it did...Some thoughts on the future...Thank you, goodnight. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1937426
178- Not With A Bang But A WhimperIn the last few years of the Western Empire a series of Emperors came and went. The cycle finally ended in 476 with the exile of Romulus Augustulus. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1931345
177- The Burning ShipsIn 468 the two halves of the Empire combined forces to dislodge the Vandals from North Africa.They failed spectacularly./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1924528
176- The Quote Unquote EmperorFrom 461-465 the Western Empire was ruled by Ricimer through a puppet Emperor named Libius Severus. Not everyone in the west was supportive of the new regime. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1918589
175- Trying to Take It All BackFrom 457-461, Majorian marched around trying to reassert Imperial authority over the provinces while Ricimer remained in Italy. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1911293
174- The Sack of Rome Part IIFollowing the death of Valentinian III there was an Imperial power struggle in the West. In the midst of this struggle, the Vandals sacked Rome in 455 AD. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1904576
173- The Broken BowIn the early 450s a string of deaths changed the political dynamic of Roman world. Between 450 and 455 Galla Placidia, Aelia Pulcheria, Atilla the Hun, Flavius Aetius and Valentinian III would all die- leaving the stage wide open for the next generation of leaders. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1897596
172- ShowdownIn 451 Atilla the Hun invaded the West. He was repelled by a coalition of forces lead by the General Aetius. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1891074
171- The Gathering StormAfter placating Atilla with yet another indemnity, Theodosius II fell from his horse and died in 450, leaving the Eastern throne vacant./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1884240
169- Huns and Vandals and Goths, Oh MyIn the 430s the Romans dealt with increasingly agressive and confident barbarian tribes living both inside and outside the traditional borders of the Empire. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1850183
168- The Rise of AetiusIn the late 420s AD, the Roman General Flavius Aetius connived and backstabbed his way up the chain of command. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1841593
167- Exploiting the OpportunityThe Emperor Honorius died in 423, leading to a brief civil war between the Theodosian dynasty and a self-proclaimed Imperial regime in Ravenna. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1834940
166- As Long As She's Nice To Look AtConstantius III continued to lead the Western Empire as its defacto Emperor until 421, when he was officially elevated to the rank of Augustus. Unfortunately, this elevation was not recognized by Cosntantinople./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1828306
165- Reviving the Roman NameBetween 412 and 415 relations between the Romans and Goths shifted back and forth between alliance and antagonism. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1819687
164- The Sack of RomeAfter failing to secure a deal with Honorius, Alaric sacked Rome in August of 410. It was the first time the Eternal City had been sacked in 800 years. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1813118
163- Theodosius's WallsFollowing the death of Eudoxia, the Praetorian Prefect Anthemius took control of the Eastern Empire and ran it wisely for the next decade. Meanwhile in the West, anti-barbarian policies will lead to the invasion of Italy by Alaric./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1796141
162- Opening the FloodgatesOn New Year's Eve 406 a horde of barbarians crossed the lower Rhine into Gaul. Their arrival would have severe consequences for the Western Empire. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1789597
161- The Swamps of RavennaAlaric and his Goths invaded Italy in 402. After they were pushed out, Stilicho moved the seat of the Western Imperial Court to the city of Ravenna. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1774849
160- East vs. WestIn the late 390s, the generals and ministers who dominated Arcadius and Honorius battled with each other for control of the Empire. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1766797
159- The Divine WindsAfter winning the Battle of the Frigidus River, Theodosius stood alone as the last sole ruler of the Roman Empire. He would be die just four months later./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1761463
158- An Imperial SuicideIn 392 Valentinian II was found hanged in his bedchamber, paving the way for another Roman Civil War. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1755606
157- Only the Penitent Man Shall PassAfter defeating the usurper Maximus in 388 AD, Theodosius found himself facing an even greater opponent in Ambrose of Milan./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1744934
156- Jockeying for PositionFrom 383-387 the tense quasi-partnership of Maximus, Valentinian II and Theodosius ruled the Roman Empire. During those years Bishop Ambrose and Nicean Christianity pushed themselves to dominance over their Arians rivals./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1739752
155- The New Bishop of MilanIn 383 the General Magnus Maximus rose up in revolt against Gratian. The power sharing agreement that followed Maximus's victory would be negotiated in part by St. Ambrose, the influencial new Bishop of Milan./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1734242
154- The Gothic WarFollowing Adrianople, Theodosius was brought in to salvage the situation. After determining that he could not beat the Goths in battle, the new Emperor was forced to sign a peace with the barbarians that treated them as, gasp, equals. /episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1729582
153- AdrianopleOperating with faulty intelligence and desperate to defeat the Goths on his own, Valens forced the disasterous Battle of Adrianople in August 378./episode/index/show/historyofrome/id/1723675
