199. The Fall of Rome and the Rise of the Germanic Kingdoms

In this episode, we explore one of the most transformative periods in European history - the fall of Rome in the 5th century AD and the subsequent rise of new barbarian kingdoms. Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, provides an overview of the factors that led to Rome's decline after centuries of dominance, the complex history of the barbarian tribes, their eventual conversion from paganism to Christianity, and how this helped integrate them into the fabric of medieval European civilization.