There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?

Could climate change have caused the fall of Rome? This video examines how the Roman Empire thrived during the "Climate Optimum" of the 2nd century, only to face climate deterioration after 250 AD.

The Western Roman Empire famously ended in A.D. 476 when its last emperor abdicated the throne. But the city of Rome continued on. So what happened to the "Eternal City" after it was no longer the ...

The unexpected discovery of Greenland rocks in Iceland hints that a centuries-long cold snap may have helped finish off the Western Roman Empire. Reading time 3 minutes Many historians agree that the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient Roman buildings - Elena Nechiporenko/Shutterstock In the grand cities of ancient Rome ...

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