Some scientists say lead poisoning led to the fall of the Roman Empire

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?

A staggering excavation has rewritten the fall of the Roman Empire

The discovery changes the whole timeline of the collapse.
Newsweek

Ramifications of Roman Empire’s Fall Explained by Geneticists

Geneticists have shed new light on the effects of the Roman Empire on Southeast Europe. New DNA analysis has shown how the rise and fall of the empire influenced populations in the Balkans—a region of ...
Washington Examiner

Joy Reid is fact-checked on claims linking Roman Empire’s fall to lack of diversity

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid sparked controversy after claiming that the Roman Empire collapsed due to a lack of diversity and warning that the United States could face a similar fate if it doesn’t ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

GUEST EDITORIAL: The Roman Empire fell thanks to barbarians already inside the gate

It is the year 376 A.D. The Roman Empire is 403 years old, counting from its first Emperor, Augustus, who began his rule in 27 B.C. The empire was the largest and most powerful state in the western ...
Greek Reporter

The Transformation of the Roman Empire Into Byzantium

The transformation of the Roman Empire into what modern historians call Byzantium was not a single event but a gradual ...
Benzinga.com

Elon Musk Brings TikTok's Obsession With Fall Of Roman Empire On X: 'Anyone Feeling Late Stage Empire Vibes?'

Elon Musk’s latest post on X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a viral TikTok trend to a broader audience, prompting discussions among netizens about potential parallels to the decline and fall of the ...
Yahoo

An Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town well ...