Historic Crumbs
Crumbs of the Past, Food for Thought
Thursday, July 17, 2025
How Did the Roman Empire Fall - and Did It Really End?
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After the Roman general Stilicho died, the Visigoth king Alaric attacked and captured Rome in the year 410 CE. This was a huge shock — Rome ...
Monday, July 7, 2025
Why did the world’s economy catch a cold?
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Picture the world economy in the 1920s as a huge fairground. Clever inventors had built lightning-fast assembly lines and modern farms, so ...
Friday, July 4, 2025
What Kind of Authority Did Syracuse Have Under Hiero II?
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During the reign of Hiero II (270–215 BCE), Syracuse was a strong and independent Hellenistic kingdom located in eastern Sicily. While it wa...
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Why Did the Jews Rebel Against Rome — and What Happened to the Temple?
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The First Jewish–Roman War, also called the Jewish War, was a major rebellion by the Jewish people of Judea against the Roman Empire. It las...
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
What Was Life Like in the Roman Empire During the 2nd Century?
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Farming was still the most important part of the Roman economy in the 2nd century. People mainly grew crops, and over time, they started gr...
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