New evidence suggests surprise reason behind fall of Roman Empire
Scientists have uncovered evidence that sheds light on a little-known ice age that may have contributed to the decline of the ...
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Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome
Unusual rocks on an Icelandic beach were dropped there by icebergs, adding to evidence that an unusually cool period preceded ...
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Mass Grave From Roman-Era Battle Discovered Beneath a Soccer Field in Vienna
Archaeologists think that as many as 150 individuals may have been hastily buried at the site, likely after a "catastrophic" ...
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Income Inequality May Have Caused the Collapse of the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty
Learn more about how income inequality may increase the potential for political instability and may have led to the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty.
What Ancient Roman Entrepreneurs Can Teach Today's Founders About Survival and Long-Term Success
The rise and fall of the publicani of the Roman Empire offers valuable lessons on scalability, adaptability, financial ...
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Rome’s Inequality Was Bad. But China’s Han Dynasty Was Even Worse
Rome, with a population of around 75 million, had an average income equivalent to about 2.25 times the subsistence minimum — ...