Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

From the fall of Rome to the rise of Christianity, Tom Holland's books offer a modern lens on ancient history. Here, we rank ...

More than any other event in Western history the so-called “Decline and Fall of Rome” has been weaponized for centuries to promote a variety of social, religious, or ideological agendas. British ...

Many historians agree that the fall of the Western Roman Empire, usually dated to the fall of ancient ... Theories include poor management, pressure from Germanic people, the rise of Christianity, ...

When it comes to the fall of the Roman Empire, this climate shift may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back.” ...

They speak of Rome’s decline and fall with the zeal of prophets. We need look back only two millenniums, they suggest, for a window into our future. “Anyone feeling late stage empire vibes?” ...