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	Podcast:		Reflecting History
	Episode:		Episode 86: The Fate of Rome Part III-The Crisis of the Third Century
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:42:11
	Publish Date:		2021-01-11 23:30:00
	Description:		Much has been made of the great Roman crisis of the 200's AD. Civil war, political strife, economic dysfunction, and the collapse of the frontier system were just a few of the major problems that threatened to collapse the empire. In the midst of the crisis, as the climate was changing and becoming less favorable, the Plague of Cyprian hit the empire in devastating fashion. Disease, famine, and death predictably followed. But how did Rome respond? From the rise of Christianity to the adaptive nature of Roman ingenuity and institutions, the Roman spirit managed to survive and show resilience in surprising ways. This is part three in a four part series on how climate and disease contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire. It focuses on the crisis of the third century, the climate impacts of the Roman Transitional Period, the Plague of Cyprian, and how Rome changed as a result of all of this. This series is based in large part on Kyle Harper's recent book "The Fate of Roman: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire." Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Reflecting History on Twitter: @reflectinghist If you like the podcast and have 30 seconds to spare, consider leaving a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts...It helps! Try my audio course: Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does Fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? And what lessons can history teach us about today? My audio course 'A Beginners Guide to Understanding & Resisting Fascism: Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart' explores these massive questions through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who lived, loved, collaborated and even resisted during those times. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that all learners on the course can apply to the present day - from why fascism attracts people to how it can be resisted. I'm donating 20% of the proceeds to Givewell's Maximum Impact Fund, and the course also comes with a 100% money back guarantee. Check it out at https://avid.fm/reflectinghistory
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